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Critical Condition: Why a former plumber decided to become a GP in Tasmania

Jessica Willard
March 19 2021 - 7:00pm
CARE: Dr Brendan Thomas didn't start his career as a GP until he was 52 years old. Picture: Phillip Biggs
CARE: Dr Brendan Thomas didn't start his career as a GP until he was 52 years old. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Medicine can be a rewarding career, but the path isn't always easy. With COVID-19 thrusting health professionals into the spotlight like never before, there is a renewed focus on ensuring Tasmania has well trained doctors - particularly in rural and regional areas.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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