Rosanna Capolingua
Dr Rosanna Capolingua obtained her medical degree from the University of Western Australian and has worked in hospitals and GP clinics throughout Perth since for almost thirty years.
Dr Capolingua served as President of the Australian Medical Association between 2007-09 and is currently Principal Medical Floreat GP Educator for Medical Students UWA and University of Notre Dame. She sits on numerous medical and university boards, including the Medical Baord of Western Australia.
Dr Capolingua writes a weekly column for Perth’s Sunday Times Newspaper and co-hosts ABC’s Chat Room on Tuesdays.
Articles by Rosanna Capolingua
Enough show boating, what’s Gillard’s mental health plan
At last we are seeing some policy and commitment on mental health. In a time when everyone is talking more…... Read more
Health takeover all about tax, not hospitals
Please let us be honest about what we have just seen happen in this country over the last few weeks…... Read more
Rudd’s health care plan is a road to nowhere
The Prime Minister has declared that the States of Australia will not be able to fund the public hospital and…... Read more
Abbott’s plan for hospital boards is one that can work
If you spend time in our public hospitals as a patient or as someone who works there you are acutely…... Read more
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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
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