Derek “Del” Hayden
Nurse Practitioner
Derek “Del” Hayden is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years in diverse healthcare environments, including acute care, remote nursing, and chronic disease management. His extensive expertise spans emergency response, primary care, and aged care services. Del is known for his compassionate approach to patient care and his commitment to advancing clinical practices in rural and underserved communities.
Del enjoys mentoring and training healthcare professionals, developing innovative care models, and participating in professional conferences. Outside of work, he is committed to supporting community health initiatives.
Charlie Veitch is the founder of Abby Health, Australia's online-first GP clinic. He writes editorial content across the blog and site. All clinical content published by Charlie is medically reviewed by a qualified GP before publication. Charlie is not a clinician and does not provide medical advice.
Dr Bosco Wu is a fellowship-qualified general practitioner based in Sydney, Australia. He graduated with his MBBS from Australian National University in 2010 and subsequently obtained his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2018. Before specialising in general practice, Dr Wu undertook training in radiation oncology and worked at, amongst others, the Canberra Hospital and Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
In his general practice role, Dr Wu’s interests include preventative health, men’s health, oncology and palliative care, mental health, and paediatrics.
Dr. Ramu is the Founder and Clinical Director of Abby Health, bringing more than 35 years of experience as a Specialist GP. He graduated with his MBBS from the University of Queensland in 1989 and completed specialist GP training in Broken Hill under Dr. Donald Howarth and Dr. Peter Belbin, achieving his FRACGP in 1996 and FACRRM in 1998.
In continuous practice in Broken Hill since 1991, Dr. Ramu has been serving the community as a GP since 1992, making him the longest-serving GP in Broken Hill. He further broadened his expertise by completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of New England in 2001, adding legal insight to his medical practice.