Rural doctors shortage could be solved if there were more like these central Queensland doctors MonMonday 1 updated MonMonday 1 GP Adele Love says working in rural medicine is exciting and fulfilling. ( Share Print text only Cancel Adele Love is known as the ‘tears and smears doctor’ in the rural Queensland community she has served for more than 25 years. With rural and regional towns struggling to attract doctors, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) said her dedication to rural medicine was one shared by a minority. The GP puts her endearing nickname — "tears and smears" doctor — down to her passion for and extensive knowledge of women’s health and mental health.