Medical Council of New South Wales

Dr Liz Tompsett is the Council's deputy president and a busy surgeon. We spoke with Liz about giving back to the medical profession, work life balance and patient communication, and how she forged a successful career. You’ve been involved with the Medical Council since...

For the fully vaccinated, life in NSW is – thankfully – returning to some sort of new normality. But for those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination and haven’t yet had a double dose, a small number of restrictions may still apply. Doctors may face pressure from...

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health...

The Doctor’s Health Advisory Service (DHAS ) provides a confidential phone back support service with the aim of ensuring every doctor and medical student in NSW has access to healthcare. DHAS Director Dr Timothy West explains how the service supports the mental health...

The demands on our profession this year are no secret, even to the broader community. However, what may not be so obvious to many is that some of our colleagues are suffering. The increased demands on their practice, the heightened needs of patients, the struggle their...

The decision to leave medicine is never easy but doctors who retire, sell their practice or are suspended still have record-keeping obligations under legislation and best-practice guidelines. This article answers common questions about records management when closing a...