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Factors associated with high psychological distress in primary carers of people with disability

Factors associated with high psychological distress in primary carers of people with disability

20/03/2019

This paper quantifies the burden of high psychological distress in primary carers of Australians with disability and identifies modifiable factors to improve mental healthcare in this population.


Insomnia management

Insomnia management

20/03/2019

Effective insomnia treatment requires a multidisciplinary team that is centred on the patient’s preference and personal goals.


Heavy drinkers’ expectations and experiences when discussing alcohol use during a general practice visit in Australia: A qualitative study

Heavy drinkers’ expectations and experiences when discussing alcohol use during a general practice visit in Australia: A qualitative study

22/05/2024

For this article, qualitative interviews were conducted with heavy drinkers to explore their experiences of discussing alcohol use with their general practitioner.


Malnutrition, nutritional deficiency and alcohol: A guide for general practice

Malnutrition, nutritional deficiency and alcohol: A guide for general practice

22/03/2024

This article reviews nutritional considerations in patients who drink at risky levels or have alcohol dependence. It aims to enhance GPs’ awareness of nutritional considerations in this patient group.


Role of primary healthcare providers in supporting a gifted child

Role of primary healthcare providers in supporting a gifted child

26/07/2023

GPs play an important ongoing role in supporting gifted children and developing a course of action that helps ensure their optimum development so they can fulfil their potential.


An approach to olfactory impairments in the general practice setting

An approach to olfactory impairments in the general practice setting

23/08/2021

Olfactory impairment is a common condition, particularly in the geriatric population, that can be underrecognised as a result of clinician and patient unfamiliarity.


The six Rs of managing high-risk opioid prescribing

The six Rs of managing high-risk opioid prescribing

27/02/2020

Patients prescribed high doses of opioids need to be managed appropriately to reduce risks of morbidity and mortality.


Respiratory tract and sleep disorders

Respiratory tract and sleep disorders

19/03/2019

Respiratory tract and sleep disorders – including obstructive sleep apnoea, difficult-to-treat asthma in adults, and insomnia – are commonly encountered in general practice.


Sleep and health

Sleep and health

19/03/2019

The connection between sleep and health has been recognised for centuries, but it is only relatively recently that the treatment of sleep disorders has developed as a medical specialty.


A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects

A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects

26/05/2021

Medicinal cannabis is generally well tolerated, but the science related to its potential adverse effects is in its infancy.


Lifestyle interventions for mental health

Lifestyle interventions for mental health

20/09/2019

Growing evidence shows that lifestyle interventions are an effective component of management for patients with mental illness to improve mental health, physical health and quality of life.


Update on the assessment and investigation of adult obstructive sleep apnoea

Update on the assessment and investigation of adult obstructive sleep apnoea

19/03/2019

Medicare Benefits Schedule rules regarding sleep study eligibility have recently changed and incorporate validated questionnaires of obstructive sleep apnoea risk and subjective sleepiness.


Awareness of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Australian primary care: A qualitative descriptive study

Awareness of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Australian primary care: A qualitative descriptive study

23/08/2021

Despite recent exponential growth in research on familial hypercholesterolaemia, there remains a general lack of public and health professional awareness about the disorder.


Myeloproliferative neoplasms: Classifications and an approach to diagnosis

Myeloproliferative neoplasms: Classifications and an approach to diagnosis

23/08/2021

Although myeloproliferative neoplasms are rare illnesses, the general practitioner is well placed to identify suspicious features and initiate investigations and referral.


COVID-19-related anosmia

COVID-19-related anosmia

06/04/2022

On average, 47% of patients with COVID-19 self-report an olfactory disorder, although the inaccuracy of self-reporting means this figure may be higher.

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