Patients make me smile. Operations make me happy. These are some of the procedures that I’ve done that I thoroughly, completely, utterly loved and enjoyed. There’s a few I don’t do anymore because I’m not allowed to be greedy, but I still dream about them when I go to sleep.… Read more
Wedding Anniversary Public Display of Affection
Sorry. I had to do this. I tweeted about her over 24h during our anniversary and now I have to put this up somewhere safe so I can keep sending her the link when she’s angry at me.
Warning: Romantic tweets ahead totally unrelated to ENT. … Read more
Social Media is like the Vegemite
This thought was presented first at #MayoInOz Social Media in Healthcare Summit, Melbourne.
Many social media non-users don’t understand Social Media the way many non-Aussies don’t understand our national preoccupation with The Vegemite.
Social Media is like the Vegemite. It does not come with any How-To Guides.… Read more
How to get clinicians on social media
I believe Clinicians (Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Audiologists, Social Workers, etc.) need to be on Social Media. I believe that it is our ethical obligation to be where our patients are when they’re discussing health matters. I believe that we need to listen to our patients, fill the online space with accurate health information and therefore influence the health conversations occurring already on social media.… Read more
Why clinicians are not on social media
This is a recurring question I get asked by patients, communication officers and other doctors. Why are clinicians not on social media? What are the barriers to getting clinicians on to Social media?
Many of the reasons and excuses can be summed up to these 3 F’s:
1.… Read more
Mayo Clinic Social Media Residency Melbourne
Last year I attended the Mayo Clinic Social Media Residency at Jacksonville, Florida. This was what I wrote. Many of the lessons I learned last year still hold true today.
Today, I attended the Residency again, this time in my hometown of Melbourne Australia as part of the #MayoInOz Social Media Summit.… Read more
Robotics in ENT Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
This presentation was given at my Division of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Round. These are my key introduction and summary points for your enjoyment with a whole section of papers and data excluded. These are my opinions and not those of any persons or organisations I may be associated with.… Read more
How to become a Surgeon
This is an interview I did with the Sydney University Surgical Society about my path towards surgery, also uploaded on their website.
Here’s my Surgical Story:
- Who are you and what do you do?
Hi, my name is Eric and I’m an Ear Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon.… Read more
Three Things I learned in Head & Neck Surgery: Manuary Finale Talk
Yesterday we celebrated the Finale of our third season of Manuary. This year we raised close to $40,000.00 and a grand total over 3 years of $118,000.00. This is fantastic! We thank our patients, supporters and business partners. Half the funds raised will go to research, the other half directly to patients for treatment and life expenses.… Read more
Head and Neck Cancer
Welcome to the month of Manuary! A Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
What is a Head & Neck Cancer? Head & Neck Cancer is a diverse group of cancers that can arise from anywhere above the collar bones and outside the brain.… Read more