Dr Tom Podcast

Synchronicities and Surprises: A day filled with unexpected events and synchronicities, including a failed attempt at shooting a video… There are limitations of the current primary care system in Australia,...

The medical workforce is struggling in the UK as doctors choose to work part-time work or leave the UK completely. One solution proposed by an ex-surgeon was to enforce a four-day workweek for GPs… Unfortunately,...

I have been faced with a severe water shortage on my land due to a pipe cracking… Living in a rural area means water and electricity are of significantly higher importance than in a city living. What did I learn? The...

After almost three years, the complaints against me by a colleague are finally getting resolved, although not finalised yet! The prolonged process of handling complaints has been extremely stressful, exacerbated by...

It has become apparent that I am being called to simplify my life. This means the end of several endeavors that I have been pursuing yet have not fully blossomed. With multiple projects that are still complete, it is...

As Doctors, we must be ready for the day ahead. Medicine is often challenging, to say the least…  and maintaining focus, empathy, and boundaries is often very demanding. Doctors must know the importance of an...

Doctors in medicine face significant risks due to system deficiencies. You must be aware of your requirement for vigilance, as danger is unlikely to be identified. What can be done? One option is to develop a single...

Recognising the right time to let go of desired results is crucial for progress… Once you have set the targets… these are established and you do not need to spend any extra effort on them. Here’s the catch though,...

Modern society seems to promise “guaranteed results” - But many peoples experience is that this is not the case. If you do want guaranteed results… There is a proven integrated system to do this… It's called the...

AHPRA complaints are often thought of as a very challenging process for healthcare professionals. Yet a strange case can be made for being able to block all difficult patient requests with AHPRA conditions. While you...

There are thousands of ways to live your life. Many are either ineffective or outright destructive. We are fortunate to be able to watch the effects of these ways when we see older patients… And these patients allow...

General practice in Australia has seen a gradual decline due to reduced funding over the past 20+ years. Yet the cost of running a practice is rising significantly, making it difficult for practices to maintain...