Deadly Doctors Forum

The Deadly Doctors Forum will be hosted by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AHMRC) and will be a great opportunity for Doctors working or considering working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to meet and discuss the critical issues that affect their work and the sector. It is being held in conjunction with the Rural Doctors Network 2022 Rural GP’s Conference at the Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach.

The agenda is still being finalised but have confirmed the following speakers:

• Dr. Kathryn Hutt, Medical Director at Doctors’ Health NSW

o Dr. Hutt will talk about the practicalities of self-care and importance of peer support for GP’s.

• Dr. Joseph Lawler, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Sydney's Inner West and in Western NSW

o Dr. Lawler will discuss Hepatitis B and C and bowel cancer screening in Aboriginal communities.

• Dr. Megan Elliot-Rudder, GP Obstetrician

o Dr. Elliot-Rudder will talk about the newly released maternity booklet on maternal models of care.