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Minimally disruptive medicine for patients with complex multimorbidity

Minimally disruptive medicine for patients with complex multimorbidity

22/03/2018

Factors to be considered when assessing the burden of treatment and a patient’s capacity to cope with this workload are outlined.


The experiences of patients and carers living with multimorbid, non-communicable diseases

The experiences of patients and carers living with multimorbid, non-communicable diseases

30/01/2018

In planning models of care for patients with non-communicable diseases, differences and commonalities must be considered.


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.


Multidisciplinary management of motor neurone disease

Multidisciplinary management of motor neurone disease

29/08/2018

MND is a group of neurodegenerative disorders best managed using a multidisciplinary approach, with the general practitioner as an integral part of the team.


Difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in adults: Towards a new treatment paradigm

Difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in adults: Towards a new treatment paradigm

19/03/2019

Despite the availability of effective therapies and a national medicines subsidy scheme, a significant burden of disease still exists in Australia, with high mortality by international standards.


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.


Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders

Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders

29/08/2018

Botulinum neurotoxin is an effective treatment for various movement disorders that are disabling and frequently under-recognised.


Too many pills, too many sick older Australians: Working together is key

Too many pills, too many sick older Australians: Working together is key

22/02/2021

The enhanced Residential Medication Management Review program will address barriers and support general practitioners to make medication changes for older Australians.


General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

30/06/2020

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.


It is feasible to flag ‘near end-of-life’ status in older patients from routine general practice data

It is feasible to flag ‘near end-of-life’ status in older patients from routine general practice data

05/11/2020

Prognostic uncertainty delays discussions and leads to unnecessary treatments for older patients who are dying.


How stigmatising language affects people in Australia who use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

How stigmatising language affects people in Australia who use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

20/02/2020

Stigma communicated through words can affect people seeking help and undertaking treatment for their health issues.


Medicine and dentistry: Shall ever the twain meet?

Medicine and dentistry: Shall ever the twain meet?

01/09/2020

The two professions have evolved with different social drivers and scientific underpinnings, with only a recent appreciation of the connections between the health of the mouth and the body.


Can continuity of care in primary care be sustained in the modern health system?

Can continuity of care in primary care be sustained in the modern health system?

26/09/2018

The benefits of a strong doctor–patient relationship obtained through continuity of care should not be lost as our health system becomes more complex.


Continuity of care: Vital, but how do we measure and promote it?

Continuity of care: Vital, but how do we measure and promote it?

21/09/2018

This paper examines the importance of, and challenges in, measuring and promoting continuity of care in Australia.


Interpreting evidence in general practice: Bias and conflicts of interest

Interpreting evidence in general practice: Bias and conflicts of interest

01/06/2018

GPs need to know common sources of bias in evidence and information arising from industry-sponsored work so that they can detect bias and minimise its influence on their clinical practice.

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