Stephen Parnis

Husband, father, son & friend. Emergency Physician. Company Director.
Things that Matter.

[Stephen Parnis @SParnis]

Meet hatred with kindness,
Fabrications with fortitude,
Personal attacks with principle,
And hate mail & threats with a shredder or delete & block button.
Listen before you speak.
Work to build empathy, and look for common ground with others if they'll let you.

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It's not okay when Telehealth leads to errors in prescribing things like weight loss drugs. So why is it okay to allow Telehealth where someone might end up being prescribed a life-ending drug? This is what Federal Parliament will debate soon enough. Compassion isn't reckless.

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We spend a lot of our time thinking about love. It means different things to different people, but I find this 2000 year old interpretation works. More than anything, it's a decision requiring continual recommitment, not a passing emotion.

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The US-Canada trade standoff underlines some basic facts. It takes enormous arrogance & ineptitude to trash a relationship as strong as those neighbours used to enjoy, but Trump's done it. @MarkJCarney is showing how to respond - with calm, determination & purpose. Watch & learn.

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Taking industrial action goes against the grain - doctors want to care for patients more than anything. But we have no choice - the employer has been playing games with us, taking advantage of our good will to maximise unpaid work & intolerable pressures. No longer. @amavictoria

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Though my work in Emergency will be exempted, I fully support the action being taken by my colleagues next week. I have worked in Vic public hospitals since 1993, & played a role in 3 industrial negotiations, & I am fearful for younger doctors & the system we all depend on.

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In these ominous times, seek out voices who promote dialogue, principle & respect for real expertise. They are often on the receiving end of vitriol & persecution, but their positions prevail.
Beware hatemongers, blame merchants & self seekers. For them, it always ends in tears.

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In affectionate memory of a good, kind man who did so much to advance the standards and excellence of paramedical in Victoria. You will be missed, @agwalker01, and you will be remembered with deep respect.

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“Justice is not measured by where we stand after history has issued its verdict. It is measured by where we stand when the verdict is still being rendered.” It is a comfort to be able to look your children in the eye, and say that you acted with integrity.

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I cannot believe how many people walk along the street while staring at their mobile phone screens. They're like drug addicts, but in this case, I haven't got an antidote to give them. So sad.

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A fitting result in Belgium V USA. The corruption that played out beforehand only served to smear the fine US performance for the rest of the tournament. Nobody wins when morally bankrupt leadership is permitted. Trump & Infantino will each face the music at some point.

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Astonishingly brazen corruption.
Unsurprising from Trump, and FIFA's leadership shown to be little more than self-interested appeasers.

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"National Treasure" is an overused term, but it certainly applies to #PlaySchool. Treasured memories of my earliest days, & those of my kids. A love of learning & fun, a celebration of our beautiful community & world. Thanks @ABCaustralia https://t.co/M2lgILT4DJ

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When you give your all, the result is secondary. Congratulations to the @Socceroos for making us so proud, on the world's biggest stage. Nothing goes to waste for this young side - bring on 2030.

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@JoshBBornstein People like you and Sarah - who put principle ahead of self-interest - deserve enormous respect and support. Thank you for your courage.

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There is a reason why medication in Australia needs TGA approval, medical prescription & pharmacy dispensing.
It's because there's a fine line between effectiveness & danger.
"Peptides" are the latest example where bypassing safety checks can be lethal.

https://t.co/FLPMpMHxn6

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@PatMcGorry They've been successfully intimidated into silence, Pat. The reflex is to avoid controversy, rather than to critically appraise and be faithful to our ethical principles as doctors.

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Modern, Multicultural, taking on the world and winning.
This is Australia at its best.

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A life of curiosity, optimism and service. Richard Scolyer's beautiful final message reminds us all what really matters.
https://t.co/LzDkw2vGSw

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At a time when even people on good incomes are struggling to afford the basics, this measure recognises how appalling it is to allow precious commodities like food to be wasted. Well done to all involved!
https://t.co/BFp9Ky0Qn1

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@Baumann_Mac @gregjamesbarton Impressive submission. Thank you for sharing it.