Botulinum neurotoxin is an effective treatment for various movement disorders that are disabling and frequently under-recognised.
General practitioners are in an ideal place to assist in the stabilising of the health of those in custody and maintenance of the health of those released from prison.
General Practice Liaison staff undertake a range of activities to improve information flow, care processes and capacity across both sectors.
Healthcare providers value nutrition care, yet are limited by the healthcare system to provide comprehensive care to people with prediabetes.
The enhanced Residential Medication Management Review program will address barriers and support general practitioners to make medication changes for older Australians.
Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.
General practitioners are well positioned to take a comprehensive approach to the management of functional decline in older people, aided by a range of funded programs.
Home visits may change patients’ healthcare resource utilisation, including hospital admission, medications, outpatient and emergency room visits.
Gold Coast Primary Health Network developed a decision support tool to deliver real-time medication safety alerts and prompts for interventions.
Random case analysis in practice clinical team meetings is a novel method of peer review of performance that also promotes quality improvement and can identify patient safety concerns.
This project discusses a model of care for safe and effective management of tuberculosis infection.
Low use of care planning and reviews presents an opportunity for general practitioners to improve care.
The study confirms under-treatment of Australian adults at high cardiovascular disease risk and indicates potential for health gains with increased implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
Stigma communicated through words can affect people seeking help and undertaking treatment for their health issues.
This study provides insights into risky alcohol consumption in middle-aged Australian women and their use of primary healthcare services.