The utility of the physical exam: a reflection
A reflection of my experiences of the physical examination This is an excerpt from an essay that won the 2020 UWA Quality and Safety Essay prize.
A bioethical case against using human challenge trials for COVID-19
Abstract COVID-19 is a global health emergency for which vaccines are a key solution. A human challenge trial (HCT) is a way of studying vaccine efficacy where healthy volunteers are …
Caesarean delivery on maternal request: a personalised approach informed by principle-based ethics
Learning Points Caesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) is a commonly encountered clinical scenario in Australia, accounting for 17% of all caesarean deliveries. The approach to CDMR should include assessment …
Australian medical students’ desire to become a general practitioner: has it changed between 2009 and 2019?
Abstract Background There is major concern given the reduction in junior doctors applying for general practice training positions, which has considerably dropped in recent years. It is possible that medical …
A case of abdominal pain with a diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis
Abstract Introduction: Abdominal pain is a common presentation in general practice and a systematic approach is required to exclude serious pathology and achieve an accurate diagnosis. Case overview: We present …
Response to the new draft document created by the Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand titled “Inclusive Medical Education: Guidance on medical program applicants and students with a disability”
This is a response to the new draft document created by the Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand titled “Inclusive Medical Education: Guidance on medical program applicants and students with …
Electives closer to home: pre-hospital and retrieval medicine at MedSTAR, South Australia
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the nature of elective placements undertaken over the summer of 2020/2021. With an international travel ban in place, students were forced to cancel overseas …
Post-Operative Wound Infection in the Context of Immunosuppression.
Introduction: Surgical site infections remain one of the most common complications associated with surgery in Australia and the world. Many factors contribute to infection risk, however, immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs …
Metastatic Cutaneous Prostate Cancer – A case report of a rare presentation
Abstract Introduction: Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Australian men. Though prostate cancer is common, rarely does it present with cutaneous manifestations. Metastatic cutaneous …
Social distancing and domestic violence: an exploration of the paradoxical impact of our public health response to COVID-19
Public health responses and policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have had a substantial impact on the incidence of domestic violence globally. Whilst regulations are in place to protect lives …