Dr Sam

Dr Sam Dr Sam is a practicing Australian GP. on the Kyle and Jackie O Show, writer: Sick of getting crap health advice from celebrity chefs?

Dr Sam presents trustworthy evidence based health advice. Relatable and safe. And always with a smile.

Super proud of #1 daughter Sophie. Amazing self drive, incredible empathy, gorgeous personality, loving friend and daug...
24/07/2025

Super proud of #1 daughter Sophie. Amazing self drive, incredible empathy, gorgeous personality, loving friend and daughter. We couldn’t be more proud.

Prefect, STEM Captain and Cadet Platoon Commander. Boom!

Rockhampton fighting hard for the Olympic Rowing 🦾🦾🦾. Take that Penrith!
06/07/2025

Rockhampton fighting hard for the Olympic Rowing 🦾🦾🦾. Take that Penrith!

Love you 😘🔥🔥🔥
05/04/2025

Love you 😘🔥🔥🔥

How do you feel about your doctor using AI during your consult? Read my opinion here 👇🏽
01/04/2025

How do you feel about your doctor using AI during your consult? Read my opinion here 👇🏽

Three years ago today. Happy anniversary 😘
22/02/2025

Three years ago today. Happy anniversary 😘

Best. Date. Ever. Happy Birthday sweet heart 😘 🔥
22/02/2025

Best. Date. Ever. Happy Birthday sweet heart 😘 🔥

Magic.
04/02/2025

Magic.

Anyone know where I can get a hot cross bun?
25/12/2024

Anyone know where I can get a hot cross bun?

23/12/2024

My baby girl is 16! Happy birthday Sophie Bear. Incredibly proud of this one.
19/12/2024

My baby girl is 16! Happy birthday Sophie Bear. Incredibly proud of this one.

When the Christmas Elf comes early!
10/12/2024

When the Christmas Elf comes early!

The federal government in Australia is threatening legislation to ban under 16s from social media - make it ILLEGAL in f...
07/11/2024

The federal government in Australia is threatening legislation to ban under 16s from social media - make it ILLEGAL in fact.

As a parent of two teenagers and a GP to countless families - I understand that social media is well used by most and a danger in many ways to some.

How do you decide the magic age? When are kids old enough to have the responsibility to communicate with the world safely?

In medicine we apply the Gillick Competency principle. Gillick competence is a term originating in England and Wales and is used in medical law to decide whether a child (a person under 16 years of age) is able to consent to their own medical treatment, without the need for parental permission or knowledge. In Australia this applies to mature kids over the age of 14.

If we allow kids from 14 to take charge of their health decisions and confidentiality, then we can entrust them with access to social media.

It’s up to families, schools, and communities to teach kids respect for others.

I’m all for rules and regulations and protections - but I don’t agree with 16 being the age - it should be 14. (Last word: this is an emotionally charged issue for some families - and I respect their strong views).

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Dr Sam Hay

B Med Sci, MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, GDip Sport Med, Dip Child Health

Dr Sam loves looking after families: Kids, Mums, Dads and everything in between! He draws on his experience as a dad of three, plus postgraduate training in Sports Medicine and Paediatrics.

Dr Sam also writes regularly for the acclaimed parenting website Kidspot.com.au, and contributes as a health expert across a variety of Australian TV, radio, and print media.

Dr Sam has been a practicing general practitioner since 2005. He grew up and studied in Tasmania before moving to Sydney to start his career with the Army as a combat medical officer. It was here that he served as the Regimental Medical Officer for the Army’s parachute infantry regiment (3 RAR) and had the honour of being rewarded for his leadership with six deployments – the highlight to Afghanistan as a helicopter retrieval and coalition trauma hospital doctor – caring for injured coalition soldiers and local nationals.