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Quoted in, “‘More than 80%’ of diagnostic errors deemed preventable”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “’More than 80%’ of diagnostic errors deemed preventable”, written by Ms Anastasia Tsirtsakis, published in newsGP. Tsirtsakis A. ‘More than 80%’ of diagnostic errors deemed preventable. newsGP. 2020 September 22. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/more-than-80-of-diagnostic-errors-deemed-preventab [PDF]

Quoted in, “GPs in high COVID areas should get respirators fit-tested: Experts”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “GPs in high COVID areas should get respirators fit-tested: Experts”, written by Mr Doug Hendrie, published in newsGP. Hendrie D. GPs in high COVID areas should get respirators fit-tested: Experts. newsGP. 2020 September 4. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/gps-in-high-covid-areas-should-get-respirators-fit [PDF]

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Mental health workforce needs in General Practice

I delivered this presentation to the Australian Government Department of Health, National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Taskforce today. This presentation outlines the critical importance of Australian general practice in the provision of community mental health care, and outlines some of the challenges and strategies from the perspective of GP mental health workforce.

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A qualitative study of clinicians and patients exploring how alcohol brief interventions can be better embedded in routine general practice

This poster was presented at the AAAPC Annual Research Conference 2020, held online on 14-15 August 2020. [Abstract (PDF) : Poster (PNG)] Gunatillaka N, Russell G, Nielsen S, O’Donnell R, Lam T, Skouteris H, Ball L, Barton C, Jacka D, Tam M, Mazza D, Rowe C, Wells N, Sturgiss L. A qualitative study of clinicians and patients …

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Quotation in “Advice for talking to your chill parents about coronavirus”

I was quoted in this article about communicating with older people who may not appreciate the seriousness of COVID-19, was published today by health journalist Kellie Scott at ABC Life. [Link :: PDF]  

Quotation in “Scott Morrison’s COVID-19 adviser reveals travel bans and social distancing could remain until at least October”

I was interviewed by Sue Dunlevy, National Health Reporter, News Corp Australia Network, for this article, originally published in The Daily Telegraph, but also in News Corp’s regional newspapers. [URL :: PDF]