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Dr Michael Wright is an experienced presenter across medical and mainstream media, on television and radio and in print.  Some of Dr Wright’s recent interviews include those as part of the 2024 RACGP Presidential Campaign, a profile piece with Health Services Daily and an interview discussing Dr Wright’s recent research into the financial viability of primary care practices.

Telehealth: The New Normal (Medical Council NSW Podcast)

[22 March 2024] Dr Michael Wright, alongsider Anne Tonkin AO, Chair, Medical Board of Australia (MBA), recently spoke about the use of safe telehealth services in Australia with a panel of experts convened by the Medical Council of NSW. LINK

What this GP Learned Working at a PHN

[28 February 2024] Dr. Michael Wright is interviewed by Medical Republic and shares insights from his experience working at a Primary Health Network, emphasising the importance of coordinated care and the challenges faced in the healthcare system. LINK

Third Degree: From Snow White to PHN funding (Health Services Daily Interview)

[20 February 2024] Dr Michael Wright is interviewed by Health Services Daily, exploring a wide ranging number of topics, including his research career, his ideas for improving health system coordination, and about his childhood public health inspiration.

WONCA Funding Reform Presentation (Medical Republic)

[27 October 2023] At the recent World Family Doctors Conference (affectionately known as WONCA) Dr Wright provided an hour long presentation on primary care funding reform - lessons learnt and guidance for future reform. His presentation was discussed in Medical Republic full link to article HERE.

CESPHN Primary Health Awards 2023

[8 September 2023] I had the pleasure of being the MC at the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) Primary Health Awards. What a wonderful opportunity to recognise the amazing work being done by primary care providers in the CESPHN region. I had the particular privilege of presenting the General Practice of the year to Dr Jamal Rifi and the team at Belmore Medical Centre - true leaders or primary care, particularly during the pandemic.

Connecting with Patients (Avant Mutual)

[5 July 2023] Dr Michael Wright shares tips for maintaining strong doctor-patient relationships, focusing on effective communication, empathy, and using technology to enhance care. LINK

The Quake, The Cave, The Commando – Tales of mental agility and resilience

[19 June 2023] Dr Michael Wright moderates an Avant Mutual Event "The Quake, The Cave, The Commando - Tales of mental agility and resilience" featuring Drs Lydia Johns-Putra, Richard Harris and Dan Pronk. LINK

Current Medico-Legal Update: Telehealth Guidelines, Cosmetic Surgery Requirements, Patient Follow-Up (YouTube)

[1 June 2023] As part of a panel, Dr. Michael Wright provides an update on telehealth guidelines, requirements for cosmetic surgery, and the importance of patient follow-up in medico-legal practice. LINK

A Primer on Primary Health Care Reform (YouTube – Consumer Health Forum of Australia)

[25 April 2023] As a panellist, Dr. Michael Wright discusses the key components and future directions of primary healthcare reform. LINK