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Hannah Fyfe
I am Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander, Scottish, German and English.
I belong to the Djiru people of far north Queensland (FNQ), near Mission Beach. I was brought up in Alice Springs and it was there that I first developed an interest in medicine, with the desire to help my people achieve better health outcomes. I studied medicine at the University of Adelaide and am currently working as an intern at Flinders Medical Centre.
1. As an Aboriginal doctor, can you explain your connection to culture and land?
I am not currently working on the country my people are from, or the country I was raised on. Because of this my connection to land and culture hasn’t directly impacted on my work as an Indigenous doctor so far. However there is something bewitching about country that is difficult to keep away from and I know I will end up back there to work for my communities one day.
2. Why is culture so important to Aboriginal people especially when they are receiving medical care?
Culture affects the way we view and interact with medical care, and an important part of an effective and accessible health service is cultural safety. I believe that starting conversations with my peers about the culture, history and the barriers to health care for my people can increase my colleagues’ understanding and help them be more culturally safe in their practice.
3. Is there anything that a doctor can do to make the health care a positive experience for Aboriginal patients?
There are many things that can be done, but the most important thing is empathy. People are very vulnerable when they come into hospital as patients. A simple way to let them know you know they’re still human is to ask them about themselves (e.g. “who is your mob?”; “where are your people from?”)
4. Can you tell us a little of what you aspire to do in your medical future?
I am greatly interested in General Practice and public health. I always envisioned going back up to Alice Springs or working in FNQ to work more closely in Indigenous health.
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21st National Prevocational Medical Education Forum
“Back to the future – the old + new of medical education”
From 6-9 November 2016, the 21st National Prevocational Medical Education Forum will be held in Hobart, Tasmania. Early bird registration is available until 19 September 2016.
For more information, visit the Prevocational Forum 2016 website.
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Upcoming workshops in 2016
AIDA 2016
"A journey of strength and resilience"
The Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA) 2016 event will bring together AIDA members, guests, speakers and partners from across the sector to discuss the importance of strength and resilience in growing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students, doctors, medical academics and specialists.
Registrations are now open! For more information about the event, visit the AIDA 2016 website.
Professional Development Program for Registrars (PDPR)
PDPR aims to improve leadership and management performance in the workplace via a sustainable, national professional development program for Vocational Doctors (Registrars).
Register for PDPR through the online registration form available on the SA MET website.
PERMA+
PERMA+ is a framework concept for individual action to build wellbeing. PERMA training was developed by TechWerks in America from positive psychology, to provide resilience. The PERMA+ program includes the key domains of Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment plus physical activity, nutrition, sleep and optimism. The two day course is being facilitated by SA MET. Watch the SA MET website for further updates.
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Emerging Communities Conference - Save the date!
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Adelaide Primary Health Network (APHN) and Northern Health Network (NHN) would like to invite you to participate in the inaugural Emerging Communities conference.
- 5 November 2016 at the Playford Civic Centre
The Conference aims to bring together different sectors that deliver and receive health care. We will gather input from the community on how we can improve communication and health delivery for Emerging Communities and coordinate better delivery between sectors. Registration and further information coming soon!
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual State Meeting
The RACS Queensland Annual State Meeting (combined with the Queensland Health Forum and RACS Trauma Symposium) will be held on:
- 4-6 November 2016, Brisbane City Hall, Queensland, Australia
Registrations Now Open!
View the provisional program, Register online today via the RACS website or visit the website.
For further information email conferences.events@surgeons.org or phone +61 3 9249 1260
Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
Established since 1997 with courses throughout Australia, the three day APLS course is recognised as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training.
The course covers:
- Basic and advanced life support
- Assessment and management of the seriously ill child
- Assessment and management of the seriously injured child
- Practical procedures – airway management, trauma, radiology, fluid therapy, pain management and more
Course date:
- 7-9 December 2016 at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH)
For further information or to register, visit the APLS website or email: info@apls.org.au
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