On bonded knee 30 Apr 2012 0 comments Do medical students who sign up to bonded scholarships that commit them to many years in the bush rue or relish their decision?
Not the retiring kind 27 Apr 2012 0 comments It took Dr Keith Beck two decades to complete his retirement plans.
A man with a rifle 27 Apr 2012 0 comments Dr Christopher Swan receives the kind of early morning call doctors dread.
Clever connections 4 Apr 2012 0 comments It’s rare in life that someone takes you under their wing and solves your problems, free of charge.
Super fit 27 Mar 2012 0 comments By accident or by design, super clinics are showing signs of being able to solve some of the problems facing health care in the bush.
Bridging the distance 27 Feb 2012 0 comments Telehealth seems a good idea in theory but there are a few hurdles to be overcome before it becomes commonplace.
Les is more 21 Feb 2012 0 comments Dr Les Woollard is proud to have been recognised for his efforts in rural medicine. Sadly, he says, the battle he has fought has been a losing one.
A glimmer of hope 10 Nov 2011 0 comments A new report about the rural medical workforce says recruitment schemes and incentives are boosting numbers.
Lean on me 4 Nov 2011 0 comments Behind many a great rural GP, there’s a dedicated and loyal support person to help ease the load. Nicole MacKee talks to GPs about the people they couldn’t do without.
Time to kick back 4 Nov 2011 0 comments After more than three decades as a solo GP in the northern NSW town of Bonalbo, Dr Trevor Tierney is looking forward to retirement and pursuing his love of art.
