Australian overdose deaths are increasing – and the demographics are changing This year’s annual report on Australian overdose deaths from the Penington Institute details significant – and sometimes surprising – changes over time in demographics and drug types.
Fitness to drive: What to know before giving patients an all-clear Telling someone they are not fit to drive can be challenging for both the GP and the patient. newsGP spoke with two experts about the best ways to approach a difficult situation.
#Every3Seconds campaign hopes to reduce the toll of dementia A new international program is aiming to raise awareness about dementia and highlight the fact it is not a natural part of ageing, but a disease of the brain.
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.
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.
The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
Digital and beyond: Protecting patient privacy in general practice Practices need to be mindful of potential for ‘real world’ data breaches, as well as those in the digital space.
Early identification and management of dementia in general practice The growing prevalence of dementia in Australia means it is increasingly important that GPs are able to help patients and their families recognise and manage the condition.
Recognising the many faces of coeliac disease Gastroenterologist Dr Jason Tye-Din wants to help increase awareness about the diversity of coeliac disease presentation.