Behind the mask

Dinesh Palipana OAM is an Australian doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and 2021 recipient of Queensland Australian of the Year. He is currently a Senior House Officer at Gold Coast Hospital and he shares some insights on overcoming adversity, finding support and following his path.

MIPS member, Dr Bryce Nicol practices in a remote indigenous community in Palm Island, Far North Queensland. He outlines some of his experiences as a small-town doctor working remotely. The monetary rewards are significant, but the personal benefits of helping a community and gaining new experiences far outweigh the isolation. He discusses some of the key elements necessary for junior doctors to be able to survive practice in a rural setting.

Dr Frank Clark stationed at the Mawson base in Antarctica gives us an insight into his life working in a remote location. Regardless of where you practice in an Australian territory, MIPS can offer you indemnity cover, support and advice. Dr Clark offers his thoughts, not only to doctors considering a more adventurous career, but to junior doctors in general including his five tips to leading a successful life as a healthcare practitioner.

Choosing a specialty can be overwhelming, but what better way to get started than with advice from two seasoned professionals who have tread the path before you. Dr Suzi Nou, President of the Anaesthetists Society of Australia and Dr Chris Bolton, MIPS Clinico-Legal Adviser both speak of the importance of matching personality with specialty as well as personal aspirations. If you are career focussed and keen to progress in your chosen field, you will find this session very beneficial.

Dealing with your first year out of medical school, can be extremely daunting but what do you do if something really unexpected happens that puts your career in jeopardy?

Dr Mark Carswell, GP and MIPS clinico-legal adviser, heads up this episode of Behind the Mask to answer your questions about COVID-19 and the affects on the career prospects for practitioners in PGY2-10. We also take a look at some of the risks associated with the sudden rise in Telehealth.

Chris Melin (Marketing Manager) will discuss how you can manage interactions online between you and your patient. What are your options when faced with online criticism? Do you or should you respond, and can you request removal?