The catastrophic failure of many Western democracies such as the US, UK and many European countries to control COVID-19 has been shocking. Prior to this pandemic, there has been a long-held view in these same countries that only fragile states and low-income countries will fail during a pandemic, and would need benevolent assistance from highContinue reading “The hijacking of public health and the price paid during the COVID-19 pandemic | NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence, Integrated Systems for Epidemic Response”
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A fitting tribute: protecting doctors from COVID-19
As the death toll passes 100,000, it is a good time to reflect on and remember those who have fallen trying to protect us — Read on http://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/a-fitting-tribute-protecting-doctors-from-covid-19
Bushfire
Bushfire https://glenlo.wordpress.com/2021/02/02/bushfire/ — Read on glenlo.wordpress.com/2021/02/02/bushfire/
A randomised and uncontrolled ad-hoc post-hoc on-the-fly triple-blind clinical trial on the effects of mandatory quarantine detention on medical professionals. – Glen’s Travel Blog
A randomised and uncontrolled ad-hoc post-hoc on-the-fly triple-blind clinical trial on the effects of mandatory quarantine detention on medical professionals. – Glen’s Travel Blog — Read on glenlo.wordpress.com/2020/04/10/a-randomised-and-uncontrolled-ad-hoc-post-hoc-on-the-fly-triple-blind-clinical-trial-on-the-effects-of-mandatory-quarantine-detention-on-medical-professionals/amp/
Prevalence of Personal Attacks and Sexual Harassment of Physicians on Social Media | Professional Well-being | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network
This survey study examines the self-reports of personal attacks and sexual harassment of physicians through social media outlets. — Read on jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2774727
Up the line to death: covid-19 has revealed a mortal betrayal of the world’s healthcare workers – The BMJ
Up the line to death: covid-19 has revealed a mortal betrayal of the world’s healthcare workers – The BMJ — Read on blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/01/29/up-the-line-to-death-covid-19-has-revealed-a-mortal-betrayal-of-the-worlds-healthcare-workers/
Caroline de Costa: Why I am returning my Order of Australia award | Croakey
Caroline de Costa: Why I am returning my Order of Australia award | Croakey — Read on http://www.croakey.org/caroline-de-costa-why-i-am-returning-my-order-of-australia-award/
The hijacking of public health and the price paid during the COVID-19 pandemic | Croakey
The hijacking of public health and the price paid during the COVID-19 pandemic | Croakey — Read on http://www.croakey.org/the-hijacking-of-public-health-and-the-price-paid-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
COVID‐19 and the metaphor of war – Isaacs – 2021 – Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health – Wiley Online Library
COVID‐19 and the metaphor of war – Isaacs – 2021 – Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health – Wiley Online Library — Read on onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jpc.15164
National action on aerosol transmission of COVID-19 – Health Care Workers Australia
National action on aerosol transmission of COVID-19 – Health Care Workers Australia — Read on healthcareworkersaustralia.com/national-action-on-aerosol-transmission-of-covid-19/
Tricia Pendergrast On Med School During Covid – Explore The Space
Tricia Pendergrast On Med School During Covid – Explore The Space — Read on http://www.explorethespaceshow.com/podcasting/tricia-pendergrast-on-med-school-during-covid/
COVID-19 is a precursor for infectious disease outbreaks on a warming planet | TheHill
In his book, “ — Read on thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/534562-covid-19-is-a-precursor-for-infectious-disease-outbreaks-on-a-warming
Women in surgery: We should be asking how to make the specialty somewhere women want to work – The BMJ
Women in surgery: We should be asking how to make the specialty somewhere women want to work – The BMJ — Read on blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/12/09/women-in-surgery-we-should-be-asking-how-to-make-the-specialty-somewhere-women-want-to-work/
Fundraiser for Lauren Kwei by Amanda Tr : Help Lauren fight for her livelihood
Lauren is a paramedic, working on the front lines in one of the hardest hit areas of th… Amanda Tr needs your support for Help Lauren fight for her livelihood — Read on http://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lauren-fight-for-her-livelihood
I’m a (almost) Middle Aged Mum, Is it Too Late to Start Med School?
Switching careers and juggling med school with family life is tough! A new student asks someone who’s been there, and graduated with flying colours! — Read on medicguild.com/articles/im-a-almost-middle-aged-mum-is-it-too-late-to-start-med-school/
Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine - THE PHARM dedicated to the memory of Dr John Hinds 