Dr Tom Podcast

ChatGPT is clearly hot property right now. The wonder tool of humans. But where is its place in General Practice? Being aware of its downsides and risks will help you make better decisions in your usage of chatgpt in...

As more GPs move towards private billing, those who continue to bulk bill will likely face more complex, complicated patients. Bulk billing GPs may find they are increasingly making a choice to stop bulk billing...

My son and I had a great day surfing with Coach Ben. I started surfing at 30 or 45 but had a technical error that was fixed after 12 years of attempting to learn to surf! This is why mentors and coaches make such a...

A lot of emphasis is placed on the Australian federal government as the ONLY solution to the crisis in General Practice... But it's unlikely this is a good strategy… As they have been unable to fix it so far, it's...

AI is likely to take over some aspects of GP work, particularly in areas where there is a shortage of doctors. AI may be able to replicate algorithmic thinking and diagnostic processes, but it will never be able to...

My Health Record has been disappointing for many doctors. While it currently provides access to results, letters, and discharge summaries, it doesn't offer real-time medication lists, allergies or even...

In case you might be thinking, “software looks pretty appealing,”… “I’ll just quit GP and jump in!”... You should know… It is a LOT harder than it looks. Listen more for a full rundown.

We should take all opportunities to make GP easier. There is one obvious quick win. It has a modest upfront investment… And a significant long-term benefit… Listen to this now for the quick win.

ChatGPT is an AI tool that can write fast and convincing content… even for medicine. It can also make up things that are not true, including chess moves that are not allowed and false testimonials that are just made...

Explore the idea that when medical care is free, it's worth less.  When practices stop bulk billing, patients are still willing to pay for quality healthcare.  This investment in themselves leads to better health...

General practice in Australia is facing problems because patients are not being paid enough insurance by the government when they see a GP. The tools and skill sets currently used in GP are not well designed for...

Many people fail to understand the value of not dealing with medical problems. Yet if they suffer a condition, they look back and wonder why they did not change earlier… The true value of a good GP is revealed to...