‘Devastating’: The despair of our Ukrainian GPs As war rages in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian medical community in Australia is doing its best to offer support.
Call for more support for GPs to address mental health crisis Demand for mental health services is soaring but capacity to help is lagging. Can GPs bridge the gap?
Concern over ‘devastating’ alcohol tax cut possibility An open letter has been sent to the Treasurer following reports the Federal Government is weighing up a reduction in beer excise duty.
Opioids ease osteoarthritis pain only slightly: Research Their deadly risks need to be weighed against any benefit, according to the authors of a new Australian study.
Welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices: Part 2 Former GP Frances Mulcahy discusses practical ways to welcome the gender diverse community into general practices and breaks down some myths around gender medicine.
Should Australia follow New Zealand’s lead on smoking? New plans could make it illegal for tobacco ever to be sold to anyone born after 2008. Two GPs consider whether Australia should follow suit.
Has COVID-19 changed Australia’s alcohol consumption? Emerging studies are starting to reveal what impact the pandemic has had on alcohol use, writes Dr Shani Macaulay.
Approaching difficult conversations with patients about opioid use NPS MedicineWise medical advisor Dr Caroline West speaks with Dr Richard O’Regan, an addiction medicine consultant with the Royal Perth Bentley Group about opioid addiction.
Travel medicine in a new era One expert examines what questions GPs can expect and the best advice to give.
How AHPRA’s cosmetic reform could impact GPs Cosmetic medicine is about to have a facelift, with major changes looming for the lucrative industry – but will GPs be unfairly targeted?