Why down-scheduling medicines is fraught with danger Assoc Prof Mark Morgan questions whether a push to make more prescription-only medicines available over the counter is best for patients.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.
TGA moves to ease fears over a ‘no deal’ Brexit Imported medicines and devices will be minimally affected under a ‘no deal’ Brexit, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
Discovering a life-long passion Dr Prue Plowright unearthed a passion for Aboriginal health during her general practice training, sparking a satisfying career journey.
‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox Dr Chris Davis talks about his model of GP-led home detox for mild-to-moderate alcohol dependency, and his hopes for its wider adoption in Australia.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.
Flu vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children The Federal Government has committed to ensuring 170,000 children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free.
Extending skills and knowledge through general practice An inspiring mentor and the challenge of maintaining broad medical knowledge made a general practice career an easy choice for Dr Maya Luks.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.