Brisbane-based GP, Dr Jo Skinner has contributed this important piece about domestic violence. The story of female friendships with an underlying theme of coercive control is the basis of her new novel A World of Silence.
“Very proud to have been included in this book amongst other medical leaders in endometriosis. Compiled by my friend Maree Davenport – a true endometriosis warrior. Book is now available online and paperback. It’s excellent and suits all readership levels.” Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM
“While not a substitute for assessment and good medical care and support, the newly released book, Out of the Box, is very helpful with many simple things that parents can do immediately to make life easier to navigate for their child.” Read Dr Johanna Skinner’s book review.
Brisbane-based GP, Dr Johanna Skinner has contributed this wonderful insight on how she has combined her work as a GP with her writing and release of her debut novel “The Truth About My Daughter”. Thank you for sharing Dr Skinner.
AFMW is affiliated with MWIA, and has supported Louise’s work. We share Louise’s LinkedIn post regarding the pending release of international book on sexual harassment within medicine.
“The author explores the theme of healing from profound loss. She writes about family and love. And explores the issues of wealth and power and poverty. I think I am now a little better equipped to understand magic from Freya’s exploration of it.” Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM
“Dark Winter by Professor Raina MacIntyre, an Australian woman doctor, a world leading epidemiologist and a biosecurity expert, is the Australian book I would recommend to review the experience of COVID-19.” Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM
AFMW President Award recipient 2022, Dr Merrilyn Murnane AM has authored the book “Honourable Healers: Pioneering Women Doctor” which is based on the lives of the first medical women in Australia, Constance Stone, USA Elizabeth Blackwell and UK Elizabeth Garrett Anderson. The book is sensitively written and thoroughly researched. We thank Dr Merrilyn Murnane AM for capturing their lives in this book. Purchase of this book for Christmas would make a wonderful gift and spreads the knowledge about these Honourable Healers. Find out where to purchase.
In this research-based approach to ageing well, Professor Cassandra Szoeke’s Secrets of Women’s Healthy Ageing draws on the findings of a unique study that has focused on the health of more than four hundred women in their mid-to-late lives. Over the past thirty years a team of international investigators has compiled a remarkable amount of data, aiming to raise awareness of modifiable risk factors in women’s health.
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