We often hear from Doctors in Training (DiTs) that applications for annual leave are often not approved because of insufficient cover OR the amount of leave requested is significantly reduced (again, because of insufficient cover). So the question is: in what circumstances can Canberra and Calvary hospitals refuse to grant annual leave?

Entitlement under the FW ACT and Enterprise Agreement

Once upon a time in workplace not so far away, an administrator told a group of doctors that some of their colleagues were deliberately staying back late in order to “make money”.

Did an administrator actually say this? Well, we hope it’s not true or somehow the statement was taken out of context.

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By Dr Angus Finlay*

By Dr Rebeka Stepto*

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 AMA National Conference in Melbourne. It was three days of panel discussions, political addresses and networking that ultimately came together to be a great weekend.

Political leaders

One of the main reasons Australia has our world class health system is the central role played by Family Doctors in patient care.  More than 80% of Australians will see a General Practitioner at least once every year, and GPs are the most common point of contact when Australians become ill. 

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Dr Rashmi Sharma OAM and family

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By Dr Louise Stone

Dear Young Doctors,

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Dr Antonio Di Dio, finding inspiration

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By David Nott*

On 23 February 2008, a ceremony in the cardiac surgery ward at The Canberra Hospital marked the first decade of the cardiac su