Dr. Jones is an Obstetrician. During the year she travels to New York for a conference on obstetrics. She incurs the cost of flights, taxis, meals, drinks, and several nights' accommodation at the Plaza Hotel.

While in New York she purchases a new suit from Saks Fifth Avenue to wear to the conference, and she also purchases a new white medical coat to wear while visiting some hospitals.

After returning to Australia she has a nervous breakdown at work and pays $1,200 for private psychiatrist treatment to prevent this from occurring again.

Discuss whether Dr. Jones is entitled to a general deduction for any of these expenses?

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