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Stephanie Gardiner

Doctors urged to act on racism and sexism

Dr Jillann Farmer has urged rural Queensland colleagues to call out racism and sexism at work. (AAP)

Rural doctors have been urged to consider their privilege a superpower, and call out racism and sexism in their workplaces.

Dr Jillann Farmer, a Rockhampton-raised GP who served as the United Nation's medical director, said the word "privilege" can often carry negative connotations, but it should be used for good.

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