‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
New paper discusses barriers to optimal asthma management Issues relating to asthma management include poor self-management by patients and a lack of public awareness.
Questions over Good Samaritan rights and obligations following alleged police assault The case of a Melbourne doctor allegedly assaulted by police while assisting a stricken man under their supervision has highlighted issues regarding the powers and responsibilities of medical Good Samaritans.
Preparing for asthma as the school year approaches The number of children presenting with asthma is likely to soon increase, with cases expected to triple during the first month of the school year.
Resource explains treatment options for patients with severe asthma The Monoclonal antibody therapy for severe asthma information paper has been developed using the latest available evidence.
Frustration as refugee bill stagnates in parliament Advocates have expressed disappointment that the bill to get sick refugees off Nauru and Manus Island failed to pass the Senate.
New funding for drug and alcohol treatment in SA South Australian drug and alcohol treatment services are set to receive $20 million in funding from the Federal Government.
One year on: Marriage equality and LGBTQI health On the first anniversary of Australia’s vote for same-sex marriage, two GPs reflect on its impact.
Experts advise against prescribing unnecessary antibiotics for asthma As the two-year anniversary of the Melbourne thunderstorm asthma event approaches, specialists have cautioned against prescribing antibiotics to children with severe asthma symptoms.
Baby-boomer women at highest risk of asthma death Dr Jonathan Burdon, Chair of the National Asthma Council Australia, talks to newsGP about keeping an eye on at-risk asthma patients.