@drhotton

Paediatrician, Sydney based, UK Born, Surf Life Saver, Home Baker, Dog parent

 Sydney, New South Wales
Joined February 2012
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I was lucky enough, and honoured, to be asked to speak as part of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) campaign calling for children’s health and wellbeing to be a top priority for COVID-19 pandemic recovery. youtube.com/watch?v=aIQ9YKLI… @TheRACP
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The ⁦@TheRACP⁩ paediatricians and public health experts were present at the Social Media summit today in Sydney. Social media is a great envy amplifier and children should be kept away from it. ⁦@drhotton⁩ ⁦@DrNiroKennedy⁩ . Thanks ⁦@ChrisMinnsMP⁩
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You can’t on one hand say to children that they can’t access social media until 14 due to risk of harm associated, yet on the other hand send children as young as 10 to jail to be further harmed. @AlboMP @TheRACP @AnneHollonds @Mon4Kooyong
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It’s time to Appoint and fund a National Chief Paediatrician who can look at the rights of children through a collaborative lens!
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"I am appalled by this decision. This is such a backwards step" said Professor @drnitinkapur to ABC Radio about the NT changing the legal age of criminal responsibility back to 10 years old from 12 years old. #RaiseTheAge
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Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us theconversation.com/can-a-10… via @ConversationEDU @susansawyer01 @TheRACP @drnitinkapur @jenhelenmar

Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us

Social rewards, emotions and the chance to experience something new all have a strong bearing on children’s decisions in the moment — possibly more than whether it is right or wrong.

theconversation.com
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When the census asks for my religious faith, I am going to write LGBTQI. Who is with me? Our community will not be silenced, nor be told that our existence doesn’t matter! #wematter #lgbtqi #census ⁦@AlexGreenwich⁩ ⁦@spenderallegra⁩ theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Labor says sexuality questions dumped from census to avoid ‘divisive’ debates

Government decided not to add questions out of concern for social cohesion, Richard Marles insists, after move prompts upset in LGBTQ+ community

theguardian.com
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Paul Hotton retweeted
Wil Stracke@WilStracke2 Aug 2024
It’s not about protecting women. Or sport. It’s about something else. #OlympicGames #boxing #WomensBoxing
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Ahpra@Ahpra16 May 2024
Today is IDAHOBIT. Rejecting discrimination is critical to safe healthcare. Surveys show that less than half of LGBTQIA+ people in Australia feel accepted by healthcare providers. Learn more: idahobit.org.au
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Time to get some patient driven digital triaging platforms into our Emergency departments and urgent cares @NSWHealth @NSWLabor @RyanPark_Keira
Krista Burslam-Dawe@kristamburslam4 Apr 2024
Yesterday, someone marveled at @opto_health's stellar clinical team. The secret? They're NHS experts, dedicated to making real change. Proud to work with them all #HealthcareHeroes #digitaltriage #Nurses #Doctors #emergencydepartments #urgentcare
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Disappointed at @RANZCP for giving the stage to a controversial area of trans gender health at their conference without giving space for a more rounded discussion from speakers that support gender affirming care. Goes against its own position statement!
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Extremely concerned for UK trans & gender diverse children, who will not being able to access public medical care that they need! I hope that the @RCPCHtweets @RCPCHPresident are releasing a statements against the outcome of the Cass Review
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It might be easier to say ‘No’, to drive a wedge, to block, obfuscate and deny. But, after tomorrow, we’ll all be left with the legacy of our actions and words, and we should and will be accountable for them. Excellent article from @CroweDM this morning.
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Paul Hotton retweeted
Wil Stracke@WilStracke12 Oct 2023
Oh my god. Can you imagine if Medicare had had to go to a referendum? 😑 #yes #Yes23au #VoteYes2023
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Thanks so much @WilStracke Voting YES is important
Wil Stracke@WilStracke28 Sep 2023
Where have we heard those arguments before? 🤔 #yes23 #Yes23au #voteyes #UnionsforYes
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350 historians have signed a letter in support of Yes “History is made by people turning up. History never just happens, it’s a process of people turning up at moments it matters most, and using their voice to make a difference” @clareawright #Yes23 buff.ly/3F8m4CF
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Come on @ChrisMinnsMP! It’s time for NSW to put children first! A new minister focusing on the health and well-being of children is much needed
Prof Sharon Goldfeld@sharon_goldfeld2 Oct 2023
Vic has raced to the front of the pack with a new Minister for Children - with a clear focus on equity & real policy levers we have amazing opportunities for impact. Thank you Premier @JacintaAllanMP & congratulations Minister Lizzie Blandthorn. @CCCH_AU @MCRI_for_kids
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Channel 7: Stop using our videos without consent. Remove harmful de-transitioning segment. - Sign the Petition! chng.it/GzgZ5thn via @ChangeAUS
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This #ChildProtectionWeek, read the RACP Healthcare of Children in Care and Protection Services position statement. It makes recommendations to deliver effective healthcare to #children in contact with care and protection services across Australia: racp.edu.au/docs/default-sou…
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Shame on you @Channel7 transgender & gender diverse people have higher rates of attempted suicide in their lifetime. Substantial evidence points to what helps trans young people fare better is school, family & peer support, & timely access to gender affirming treatment.
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@channel 7 - You are deliberately spreading disinformation to fuel fear and making transgender children feel unsafe and unacceptable in our society!
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