Coroner finds paramedic who made 'man flu' comments failed to meet standards
By Eva Blandis

A coroner has recommended the South Australian Ambulance Service consider implementing an inclusive language program after an inquest heard an Indian national was told he was overreacting with the "man flu" in the days before he died of chronic pneumonia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/inquest-findings-for-hemant-chadha-and-sachintha-battagodage/106510322

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Hundreds owed $10,000 from Medicare as millions go unclaimed
By Evelyn Manfield

Services Australia is urging people to check if they're owed money from a $272 million pool of unclaimed money.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/medicare-rebates-bank-details-services-australia/106503810

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Hundreds of patients finally have a GP as clinic reopens its books
By Hamish Cole

A medical centre in Central West NSW is accepting new patients for the first time in 18 months, after community support helped attract six new doctors.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/mudgee-gp-clinic-reopens-books-six-new-doctors/106490818

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In the final stage of Ryan's young life, his family says he was let down
By Sam Bradbrook

Ryan Bowman fought through congenital heart defects and cancer, but his family says his final hospital visit led to some frightening final hours.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/ryan-bowman-palliative-care-foundation-regional-hospitals/106391572

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Question for #doctorsandmedicalprofessionals of Mastodon (#medstodon ? #doctortoots ?)

As an MD in Sweden I introduce myself to patients as “Name Surname, Physician” & expect them to call me by first name. Colleagues & nurses use first name. In charts it’s usually Dr Surname. When abroad, I’m not sure how to introduce myself. In a professional setting, is Dr Surname the way to go? What about social gatherings? My Swedish instinct is to drop the “doctor” - what’s the custom where you are?