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Evidence-based medicine from a social science perspective

Evidence-based medicine from a social science perspective

23/11/2018

This paper reviews the literature from the social sciences concerning the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of evidence-based medicine.


Medical student contact with specialty trainees: Missing out in general practice?

Medical student contact with specialty trainees: Missing out in general practice?

01/06/2018

Medical students report substantially less contact time with general practice registrars than with registrars in other, hospital-based specialties.


Medical cannabis and driving

Medical cannabis and driving

26/05/2021

Patients and physicians need to be aware of the important implications that medical cannabis use may have for driving.


Medicinal cannabis use in palliative care

Medicinal cannabis use in palliative care

26/05/2021

It is unlikely that medicinal cannabis will be used as a first-line agent for the management of pain, nausea and other specific symptoms, but it may have a complementary role within palliative care.


Provision of a remote telehealth opioid substitution therapy clinic in a regional Victorian community

Provision of a remote telehealth opioid substitution therapy clinic in a regional Victorian community

23/04/2025

This paper describes a model of telehealth-based opioid substitution therapy clinic.


Adult obesity management in Australia: How can we bridge the gap between guidelines and current general practice?

Adult obesity management in Australia: How can we bridge the gap between guidelines and current general practice?

21/03/2025

Australia’s outdated definition of obesity likely hinders management and contributes to the observed gap between clinical guidelines and current practice.


Out of sight, out of mind: Investing in prison primary healthcare to target vulnerable groups

Out of sight, out of mind: Investing in prison primary healthcare to target vulnerable groups

21/03/2025

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.


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.


Discussions with patients about referral pathways and costs in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer in Victoria, Australia

Discussions with patients about referral pathways and costs in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer in Victoria, Australia

22/01/2024

This article examines patient experiences of referral pathways to diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and discussions about costs, comparing public, private and mixed healthcare system users.


Challenges in diagnosing and managing endometriosis in general practice: A Western Australian qualitative study

Challenges in diagnosing and managing endometriosis in general practice: A Western Australian qualitative study

27/07/2023

To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand GPs’ perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis.


Clinical approach to driving and the older person

Clinical approach to driving and the older person

27/07/2023

This article reviews the difficulties of driving assessment, including what measures there are to guide GPs, and proposes a practical approach to this issue for general practice.



Current contraceptive use in women with a history of unintended pregnancies: Insights from the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) trial

Current contraceptive use in women with a history of unintended pregnancies: Insights from the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) trial

27/05/2021

While clinical guidelines recommend increasing the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives, current contraceptive use and management in Australia do not reflect these recommendations.


‘It’s a necessary evil’: Experiences and perceptions of mandatory reporting of child abuse in Victorian general practice

‘It’s a necessary evil’: Experiences and perceptions of mandatory reporting of child abuse in Victorian general practice

26/09/2018

General practitioners and practice nurses need to be provided with greater support and training to undertake the emotionally challenging role of mandated reporters of child abuse.


Medication non-adherence in a cohort of chronically ill Australians: A case of missed opportunities

Medication non-adherence in a cohort of chronically ill Australians: A case of missed opportunities

27/07/2018

It is important for prescribers to regularly ask patients about their medication adherence and to discuss strategies for promoting this.


Increasing multimorbidity in an Australian street health service: A 10-year retrospective cohort study

Increasing multimorbidity in an Australian street health service: A 10-year retrospective cohort study

22/03/2018

Street-based general practice services are critical to facilitate easy access to primary and secondary management of chronic multimorbid conditions in marginalised patients.

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