How to make gambling harm part of ‘that general medical conversation’ The RACGP wants to support GPs to identify patients at risk of gambling harm in order to better implement targeted specialist treatment.
Push for expansion of safe injecting facilities Researchers say ‘substantial evidence’ should encourage governments, in Australia and further afield, to facilitate more medically supervised sites.
TGA flags possible amendments to paracetamol Poisons Standard Wider consultation is being sought on amending current access controls, following a review into the risks of intentional self-poisoning.
People do not understand general practice – and that’s a major problem There is a need to move on from ‘production line clicks’ favoured by health managers and embrace the complexity of general practice, writes Adjunct Professor Karen Price.
Clampdown on ‘cosmetic surgeon’ title signalled Regulators have been tasked with helping to protect the public from rogue operators, although details on the proposed reforms are unclear.
GP reform push supported by emergency doctors The President of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine has backed plans to strengthen primary care.
Vigilance urged as monkeypox continues to spread While local numbers remain much lower than in many other countries, authorities advise caution as they work to prevent wider transmission.
What is ‘tomato flu?’ And should Australians be concerned about the new respiratory virus spreading rapidly among small children in India?
Why new polio cases have put the world on alert Professor Michael Toole explains what the resurgence means for Australia and people travelling overseas.
The art of using research to help clinical decision making Renowned GP and academic Professor Paul Glasziou gives his take on approaches to help busy clinicians discern useful research for their practice.