AMA Victoria - Vicdoc August/September 2019

8 28 38 6 President’s message 8 Doctors’ mental health 10 I have a mental illness… 14 The future of Australia’s doctors 16 The flying doctor 18 The trouble with testimonials 21 Hospital Health Check 22 The fight for gender equality 24 Career conversation: Dr Brandon Carp 28 New Joan Kirner Hospital 30 Social media dos and don’ts 32 AMA Awards 34 The push for pill testing 38 Retiring well: Dr George Santoro 40 Obituary: Dr Thomas Hurley 41 Clearer picture for eye conditions 42 Member benefits 44 Property advice 46 Finance tips 50 Reading: Women to the Front Contents August / September 2019 Vicdoc | 5 These two services are underpinned by the following: • Telecommunications & Internet • Cloud Storage • Managed Printing Services • Computer hardware & Software • I.T Support/Help desk • I.T Solutions • Scanning & Archiving Solutions • Electricity & Gas Services • Solar & Battery Solutions • Stationery & Office Supplies Core SME research and negotiate new supply contracts on almost anything your practice requires (e.g. medical supplies). They also offer personalised account management, giving you one point of contact for all of your services. Our team will address and quantify performance in areas such as I.T and business infrastructure, productivity, supplier contracts, financial solutions and process work-flow. Once changes are identified and implemented operating costs reduce while productivity, ROI and tangible net worth increases. If you are reviewing current costs, expanding existing operations or opening your first office this service is for you. Core SME will work with you to understand your requirements and provide a managed and cost effective office solution. Reduce Operating Costs, Increase Profits and Streamline workflow We use our business knowledge, network of partners and suppliers to lower clients’ operating costs while streamlining workflow and increase profits. We do this utilising our two key services. To give your business a health check, contact Ray Keogh on (03) 9133 8905 to book a no-obligation free one hour consultation. www.coresmeservices.com.au