Brett Montgomery
@brettmont.bsky.social
GP, educator, EBM nerd, husband, dad. Dreaming of a fairer society and health system. Opinions my own. (he/him)
Can GPs improve asthma care and decrease environmental impact, all at the same time? Yes, we can. It was good to talk about this on “The Good GP” podcast. thegoodgp.com.au/episode/gree...
Greener and Sustainable Respiratory Care: Reducing Carbon Footprint in Healthcare - The Good GP
In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens discusses environmentally sustainable respiratory care with Dr Brett Montgomery, a GP and Senior Le...
thegoodgp.com.au
February 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Can GPs improve asthma care and decrease environmental impact, all at the same time? Yes, we can. It was good to talk about this on “The Good GP” podcast. thegoodgp.com.au/episode/gree...
Should we aim to bulk bill everyone for GP visits? I said yes, at least in principle. But under current policy settings, I don’t blame GPs for sometimes charging gaps. Good to see a near-consensus in support of the ideal of accessible healthcare. theconversation.com/should-we-ai...
Should we aim to bulk-bill everyone for GP visits? We asked 5 experts
Health care is universal in Australia, but this doesn’t mean seeing a doctor is always free.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Should we aim to bulk bill everyone for GP visits? I said yes, at least in principle. But under current policy settings, I don’t blame GPs for sometimes charging gaps. Good to see a near-consensus in support of the ideal of accessible healthcare. theconversation.com/should-we-ai...
Is this writer available for graduation ceremony speeches? Nailed it.
Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull
Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull
Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgence
After four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this year. It’s been an adventure, and the downturn in activity…
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Is this writer available for graduation ceremony speeches? Nailed it.
In today’s episode of “Easily foreseeable effects of policies”, we look at what happens when you withhold bulk billing incentives from working age adults during a cost of living crisis. www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
newsGP - Surge in working-age people avoiding GP care due to cost
More than one in every seven patients aged 25–34 is now holding off on a visit to their GP, reflecting the cohort’s absence from recent bulk-billing incentives.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 19, 2024 at 1:11 AM
In today’s episode of “Easily foreseeable effects of policies”, we look at what happens when you withhold bulk billing incentives from working age adults during a cost of living crisis. www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
Traditional respiratory inhalers (pMDIs) can have surprisingly large climate impacts. How can we limit this impact while ensuring good respiratory health care? After many drafts, we have finally published a position statement: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
November 14, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Traditional respiratory inhalers (pMDIs) can have surprisingly large climate impacts. How can we limit this impact while ensuring good respiratory health care? After many drafts, we have finally published a position statement: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
As a West Australian I am ashamed of my state government’s wilful neglect of our urgent need to curtail greenhouse gas pollution.
Western Australia is tearing up environmental protections – and taking a bet the rest of the country won’t notice | Carmen Lawrence
Western Australia is tearing up environmental protections – and taking a bet the rest of the country won’t notice | Carmen Lawrence
The state Labor government is steering Australia’s climate policy, letting emissions soar unbridled as it paves the way for massive fossil fuel projects
Western Australia sometimes feels more than three hours behind the rest of the country.
The tyranny of our distance has always meant it’s been hard to get the attention of the east coast.
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2024 at 4:47 AM
As a West Australian I am ashamed of my state government’s wilful neglect of our urgent need to curtail greenhouse gas pollution.
Another fine article by Ranjana Srivastava. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 22, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Another fine article by Ranjana Srivastava. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is this thing on? Here’s my first post on Bluesky, to let you know that I think some recent media articles about cancer risk with hormonal IUDs have been a little alarmist. Here’s my attempt to look critically at study design, results, and risk framing. theconversation.com/do-iuds-caus...
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer. But media reports of a large increase in risk may cause unnecessary worry.
theconversation.com
October 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Is this thing on? Here’s my first post on Bluesky, to let you know that I think some recent media articles about cancer risk with hormonal IUDs have been a little alarmist. Here’s my attempt to look critically at study design, results, and risk framing. theconversation.com/do-iuds-caus...