How I reduced my opioid prescribing rate Dr Edwin Kruys decided to scale back prescriptions of opioids two years ago. Here’s how he did it.
Data reveals the poor health of the disadvantaged The gap in the quality of health between the disadvantaged in Australia and those more affluent is continuing to widen, new research has found.
Mixed outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Smoking rates have declined, but nearly one in two people have a chronic condition that poses a significant health problem, a new ABS report found.
Could Australia do more to tackle chronic disease? Yes, says the WHO A world-first study on the global implementation of World Health Organization-recommended policies shows we are falling behind.
Social prescribing tackling loneliness and isolation Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda.
A dignified death: An update on caring@home The national project, designed to assist carers providing palliative care to loved ones in their home, was launched a year ago.
New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.
How do you live a life more ordinary? When a ‘broken’ man came to Dr Hester Wilson, she was faced with the limits of what medicine could offer.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
eLearning portal aims to help doctors, as well as patients A suite of online education modules designed to upskill GPs and assist them in the area of osteopathy has been released.