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Focuses on issues regarding medical practice. Factors considered by patients in selecting a physician; Popularity of alternative medicine; Details of a story regarding a physician who is unable to perform his task delivered by physician Andrew McDonald. INSET: Tea Break Trivia.

The article presents several questions to test general knowledge of physicians.

Presents various information and anecdotes related to medical practice. Author's understanding of psychotherapy; Alternatives to mainstream psychotherapy; Joke on passing the test given by prospective parents-in-law; Joke on vehicle driving; Trivia question on the author of the book "The Magic Pudding."

Presents a trivia quiz on various topics. Most populous democracy; Direction of most Formula 1 races; City with the first underground rail system.

The article offers the author's thoughts on life changing events, which alter the working of several important things.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author and his family's discovery that their passports were already expired before flying to Thailand.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author experience of traveling to Thailand and having passport problems with travel agents.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience as a medical student.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of swimming in Edith Falls and cycling in the flat Centennial park that caused him to huff and puff like an old digger at the Vet's hospital.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience in confronting a driver.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of surfing at the famous beaches in Hawaii.

A personal narrative is presented which relates the author's experience in skiing with his family.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience in encountering an accident with his wife during their skiing event in Canada.

The article reports on the author's observation concerning the Toxicara canis roundworms found in the faeces of their eight-week old female golden Labrador in Australia. It reveals that the roundworms may cause the development of ocular larva migrans (OLM) especially among children. The author stresses that to prevent the disease he ensures that the surroundings is clean and is free from the dog's faeces.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences with his good mate Steven which include running film productions, a brunch with a television executive, and preparing the dish paella.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the authors experience of suffering from the bad smell of a chair imported from China.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience in assisting his son to ride on a bicycle.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of skiing in Canadian ski fields.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of encountering problems in her office.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of driving his car under Murphy's law.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of spending the holiday with his family in Australia where his daughter got fractured during a ski accident.

The author recounts his experience of moving out from his parents' house to raise the issue of being rich and merciful in general practice. He takes the lesson from the parable of the prodigal son to evoke forgiveness and mercy. In general practice, not all parents find the concept of mercy so simple, and might require persuasion. Furthermore, the story of Caitlin, a prostitute who became rich that asked for forgiveness to her family, is presented.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's battle with a spider as well as his attempt to get over his arachnophobia.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of watching the Sydney Royal Eastern Show in Sydney, New South Wales.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of doing exercise and having diet as part of his daily routine.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of celebrating Christmas with his family and in-laws in Australia.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of joining a beach soccer match during a vacation in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji.

A personal narrative which discusses the author's experiences due to excessive intake of alcoholic drinks.

A joke is presented about health problems stories experienced by the elderly.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience doing holiday skiing at Perisher Blue.

The author reflects on the importance of memory. According to the author, one well-known technique used to maintain and retrieve one's memory in relation to experiences or knowledge, is to use negative reinforcement, where the penalty for forgetting is so severe and so terrible that one can almost certain to remember. He shares that he found the use of mnemonics helpful for him, and found particular value in creating his own mnemonics.

The author reflects on the stability of personality after combating the Zone 3 Laser Challenge in Australia. He cites his experiences during his first laser challenge wherein his group decimated medical team of teenage boys who dictated to take no prisoners. He emphasizes the importance of effective medical strategy in providing laser surgery for a certain patient. He added that a successful medical surgery is the most fulfilling achievement of being a general practitioner (GP).

The author narrates two stories depicting the humorous side of making a wish. He mentions a joke about the three men on a desert island who find a lamp from which a genie appears and offers three wishes. He also cites the story about a devout and holy priest who wish to interview the Virgin Mother about her sad portraits.

The author presents his fabricated story recounting his research on the contributing factors to good health and fitness. It details how he came to discover that Irish ancestry and playing golf are the only two factors associated with good health outcomes. He then presents another story supporting his findings which documents the medical check-up of an 80-year-old Irishman who is fond of playing golf.

The author discusses his experience of doing a market research for audio cassettes while waiting for the result of his exam in Australia. He claims that he volunteered to design and execute a market research for a manufacturer of audio cassettes. He presented his data to the executive including information on the average number of cassettes bought and the average consumer of the product. However, the executive was not impressed with his data.

The article provides professional tips on how to prepare a birthday party for children. Cognitive theory holds that the mental state is not shaped by events themselves but how the mind perceives these events. So, when parents come to get their children and see them licking their party clothes with chocolates, it was a catastrophe for them. However, for the children, it was an experience they will always remember. INSET: Almost the news.

The article recounts his experiences while he and his family were celebrating holiday season. He remembered there have been problems in the way they sail across the ocean because of bad weather. Heeding over to their senses, they decided to make a stop in the middle of the ocean. As one night had passed, he and his wife decided to stop over to the nearest resort. However, in the hotel, he said to have felt worse because of the false alarm that have waken them up during 3 o'clock in the morning.

The article relates the author's misgivings as a doctor testifying in court. He recalled his first forensic foray when he was still an intern. He did not feet at ease during the duration of his court appearance. This scenario was attributed to the anxiety of being questioned in this very formal environment and to his concerns on the issue of justice. To alleviate his uneasiness, the author shared a court transcript detailing the cross-examination of a young policeman by an experienced barrister.

The article presents a joke about women being moody and how men should deal with them.

The article considers the problems encountered by general practitioners attending teenagers and children. According to the author, the main problem with toddlers is that they tend to mess around with clinic supplies, with their parents not bothering to make them stop. When it comes to teenagers, the author states that the sullen attitude is what makes it hard for doctors to make an accurate diagnosis.

The article presents a joke about the customs inspection with a priest.

The article presents information on a research conducted at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, to probe whether resveratrol, found in red wine, offsets the bad effects of a high-calorie diet in mice. The study found that the mice who were fed resveratrol averted high levels of glucose and lived much longer. David Sinclair, the lead researcher of the study, says that safety testing of resveratrol has not been completed.

The article reflects on the advantages and disadvantages for the family who have held a funeral for the death of their member. According to the author, funeral become advantageous for the relative of a decease person because it gave an opportunity to reunite with other relatives and to learn about family's history. On the other hand, it becomes a disadvantage because of the great expense during the burial.

The article discusses the author's personal experience regarding his difficulty in keeping up with the pace of advancing technology in computing. He felt that when it comes to acquisition of the latest technology he is always left behind by his peers and seems to struggle over understanding of the computing terms. When he decided to catch up, he found himself discovering more than he should know and have traversed to the computing terminologies used by teenagers while chatting on line.

The article presents a joke about a deathbed confession of a dying man concerning his sexual escapades.

The article focuses on the parking space problems faced by city dwellers in Sydney, New South Wales. A shortage of parking space in the city have been going on for some years and indications showed that it is getting worse. In several recent surveys, male Sydney residents ranked finding a place to park ahead of great lovemaking. Even more telling was the fact that their female counterparts ranked success in securing a place to park ahead of weight loss.

The article discusses the author's experiences when his thumb was accidentally lacerated. The author got a lacerated thumb when he reached forward across the desk for a patient's file and brushed the side of his glass of water which toppled over when he attempted to grab it. As he reflected on the day's events, he felt the people he ran to tend to his lacerated thumb were totally unfair for it was clear to him that he was not going to get any sympathy.

The article presents a joke about the answer given by a tourist guide concerning the formation of rocks in the mountain valley.

The article focuses on the concept of sacrifice. The initial concept of sacrifice was established in a religious context. There are several situations in which a person needs to sacrifice. Soldiers make sacrifice in war. There are times when parents play with their children even though they are aching to read the newspaper. The pursuit of leisure also runs up against financial realities.

The article presents several jokes on lawyers and the legal profession.