Why are epidemiologists branding COVID-19 a ‘global syndemic’? A rise in risk factors and non-communicable diseases, coupled with social inequality has fueled the spread of coronavirus, a new study has found.
Doctors urged to fight stigma and seek mental health support New research released ahead of World Mental Health Day has revealed COVID’s widespread impact on the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Practice managers step up amid viability challenges It has been a challenging year for Australia’s practice managers, but peer support has provided some relief.
Many symptomatic Australians not staying home or getting testing This is despite compliance with other COVID-safe behaviours remaining high, a Monash University survey has found.
Five things the pandemic has revealed about the Australian psyche The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most dramatic changes to Australian life in recent memory.
What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed The Medical Board’s updated code will come into effect from October and includes new sections on vexatious complaints and social media use.
Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.
Doctors and the difficulty of admitting to issues of mental health Doctors can find it hard to ‘practice what we preach’, according to consultant psychiatrist Dr Eli Kotler.
Go to the market: Government-supplied PPE for GPs a ‘fallback’ Frontline GPs should largely rely on commercial supplies for their own essential personal protective equipment, governments have confirmed.
No rise in suicide but GPs reminded to be on alert Newly released data show the number of suicide deaths has not increased as predicted. But experts warn it is still early days.