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Graeme Wright,
Brian Dawson,
Geoffrey Jalleh,
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Patrick Giddings,
Jeanette McLaren,
Catherine Gargan,
Susan M Wearne
Mark Nelson,
Stephen Quinn,
Amy Imms
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Michael Izard
John Furler,
John Litt,
Linda Bailey,
Teri Snowdon,
Beres Joyner,
Mark F Harris,
Jane Smith
Leigh Wilson,
Susan Quine,
Milton Lewis
Neville Steer
Hilton Koppe
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Carol A Holden,
Carolyn A Allan,
Robert I McLachlan
Cora A Mayer,
Amy A Neilson
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AFP in practice
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Podcasts
Are they safe in there? - Patient safety and trainees in the practice
Dr Pat Byrnes is an experienced GP, supervisor and educator. His focus article in the January–February 2012 issue of AFP considers issues of patient safety when trainees are seeing the patient. The article provides both background theory and practical ideas about how to detect ‘unconscious incompetence’. The podcast interview particularly focuses on the practical aspects of methods to assist to ascertain what is happening behind the consulting room door.
Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice
Dr Kerry Hancock is an Adelaide GP and Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. Her article, in the research section of the January-February 2012 AFP, titled ‘Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice’ reports on research they have done locally testing spirometers. The results provide directions for future research, and she provides some useful advice for all practices with spirometers
Teaching medical students - Tips from the frontline
Dr James Best is an experienced GP teacher, who was awarded RACGP supervisor of the year in 2010, who provides an insight into why he teachings and tips for preparing to teach and implementing in the diverse general practice day.