by Will Cairns (doctorportal, issue 14/16 April 2018) THIS week, 16–22 April 2018, is National Advance Care Planning Week, which provides the opportunity for us to consider why advance care planning (ACP) is elbowing its way into the heart of health care as a core responsibility for doctors, whatever our field of practice. A
Read moreAdvance Care Planning is a process that ensures family and treating healthcare teams understand what is important to you and how you want to be treated if you become unable to make decisions or communicate your wishes. What we do We provide education, tools, and assistance to anyone who wishes so complete an Advance Care Directive.
Read moreBy Simon Royal, 6 Sep 2018 It’s not every day true love comes along. It’s even rarer to find that special person thanks to the ABC. But that’s exactly what happened recently to retired doctor Phil Harding, 76, and retired matron Margie Mickan, 77. “This was a chance event really that brought us together,” Dr
Read moreShireen Khalil, news.com.au August 2, 2018. A TOP bloke indeed. An Aussie tradie has proven there are still good people out there after he was filmed helping out an elderly man at a McDonald’s in Bendigo. Dave Love, 42, was at the Macca’s counter when noticed a pensioner fumbling with a handful of change. Not
Read moreThe following is from a Dad posting on his blog about how his ten year old son’s explained his anxiety. Source: http://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2015/11/18/a-conversation-between-friends “A conversation between friends My son Gabe is ten years old now. He is very much like me. He prefers reading to playing outside. He gives up his recess time at school to
Read moreMirella came in first, red-eyed and teary. Her husband Simon came in next, and he didn’t make any eye contact with me. They have been seeing me as a couple for a few months, working to build on the improvements they have been able to make in their relationship. As Mirella sat down, she blurted
Read moreFrom Melissa Joulwan, Aug 24th, 2016 – The New Potato We’ve all done it! We mindlessly eat foods that we don’t want. But they’re there: the so-so cake at a co-worker’s birthday party. The bottomless baskets of tortilla chips at a favorite Mexican restaurant. Bagels in the breakroom on Wednesdays. Maybe even dinner in front
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