Clinical Contributors
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Dr Chris Finn Infective Endocarditis
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Dr Colleen May Direct Oral Anticoagulants
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Dr Gerry McQuillan Hepatitis C Game Changer
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Dr Reza Salleh Non-surgical Foot & Ankle
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Dr Rick Bond Carotid Endarterectomy
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Dr Samantha Bowyer Metastatic Melanoma
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Dr Astrid Arellano Q&A: Rickettsial Infection
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Dr Kate Borchard Non-Scarring Alopecia
Guest Columnists
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Ms Melissa Parke Refugee Policy a Shame
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Ms Sheree Yorke Battles Blaze After Fires
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Dr Steve Monterosso Drs Reporting for ‘Duty’
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Mr Brad Pettit Building a Healthier Perth
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