Private patients get raw deal as public/private hospital system is thrown out of balance
“Patients with private health insurance could be placed on waiting lists because of C19 crisis contracts that are no longer consistent with reality”, Chairman of ASOS, Dr Simon Coffey said in Sydney today. We have been fortunate in Australia to [...]
Facts Coronavirus / COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease – 19 caused by SARS-CoV-2) Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle [...]
My Millennial Doctor Peers Think They’re Walking Into a Crisis
We had just slaved through 5 years of orthopedic surgery residency, 1 year of fellowship, and just passed our oral boards. We were now supposed to be living the dream.
Vale John Harrison
It was in the year of nineteen eight four That the 3 musketeers came to the fore to proclaim a stand for private practice with the law but through it I lost my appointment at Royal North Shore The course [...]
Dr John Harrison AM Funeral Arrangements
Past Chairman of the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Past President of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Past Chairman of the Australian Doctors' Federation Olympic Water Polo representative, Olympic Water Polo Team Doctor & Team Manager Funeral Arrangements: Tuesday 12th [...]
Medical Panels Seeking Experienced Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Panels is seeking experienced orthopaedic surgeons who are interested in becoming a Panel member. Under statutory appointment arrangements, medical practitioners are nominated to form an independent tribunal (a Medical Panel). Panelists work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to respond to [...]
Congratulations to Dr Charles New OAM
Dear ASOS members, ASOS congratulates our member, colleague and friend Dr Charles New who has been promoted to Major General and appointed Surgeon General ADFR. Dr New has an extensive service background as a military surgeon. He has served as [...]
Differential Health Insurance Rebate System Must Be Abolished
The Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS) has called on the Federal Government to abolish the practice whereby health funds are permitted to pay lower rebates to patients (who are health fund members) who choose doctors who are not part [...]
Thank You for your support in 2018
From all the team at ASOS we want to thank you for your support and wish a merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Dr Bruce Shepherd’s Obituary
Vale Dr Bruce Dalway Shepherd, AM (26/10/1932 – 25/05/2018) Bruce Dalway Shepherd was born at the height of the Great Depression on 26/10/1932 in the NSW country town of Tamworth. It was a difficult birth. His mother Mary (a former [...]
Apple Announces Patient Health Record System
Dear members, ASOS has been monitoring all aspects of the health data industry. Apple has announced a major development that will allow all patients to control their individual health records from their iPhone. A complete model of how this will [...]
DR BRUCE SHEPHERD AM – MEMORIAL SERVICE
Dear Doctors, friends and colleagues of the late Dr Bruce Shepherd AM A memorial service for Dr Shepherd will be held on Thursday 07/06/18 at St Marys Catholic Church, 42 Ridge Street, North Sydney @ 11.00am In lieu of flowers, [...]