Survey reveals ‘disturbing’ views about family violence and gender equality Australians’ knowledge and attitudes towards issues such as violence against women are out of line with women’s experiences, a new survey has found.
Minimising violence in the healthcare setting New data shows that GPs and other healthcare workers are high on the list of people who may experience occupational violence.
Who are the hidden victims of drug dependence? Parents What can GPs do to help parents with children who are dependent on drugs?
Elder abuse: Identifying the signs in general practice The recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presented an opportunity to raise awareness about this complex and often hidden form of family violence.
New office for child safety in wake of Royal Commission into child sexual abuse The Federal Government has announced it will establish a National Office for Child Safety in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Offering trauma-informed care in general practice Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.
Family violence among patients from multicultural backgrounds: How GPs can help newsGP spoke to three experienced healthcare professionals about how GPs can respond to patients from immigrant/refugee backgrounds who are experiencing family violence.
GPs can be key in helping multicultural women who are experiencing family violence Women from multicultural communities face many barriers in dealing with family violence, but GPs can help.
Understanding the role of GPs in responding to adult survivors of child abuse In the context of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – and with governments and other institutions delivering or still crafting their own response – it is important to remember GPs’ vital role in responding to adult survivors of abuse, Tim Senior writes.
GPs urged to tell patients about the ‘cardiac blues’ Most patients who develop a sudden heart problem experience some form of emotional, cognitive and behavioural changes. Now a heart health researcher is behind a renewed push urging GPs to warn their patients about it.