‘Just because I’m colourful doesn’t mean I’m not competent’ Should doctors look a certain way? Dr Sarah Gray believes people’s attitudes towards her extensive body art are changing.
Identifying body dysmorphic disorder in general practice Dr Magadalena Simonis talks about recognising young patients who are experiencing body dysmorphic disorder – and what to do next.
Serious alert issued about dangerous supplement chemical The chemical, found in products known as ‘shredders’, can cause cell damage to organs and even death – and has no known antidote.
Muscle dysmorphia: Recognising a growing problem among young men Dr Scott Griffiths, a psychologist and NHMRC Fellow at the University of Melbourne, wants GPs to know that eating and body image disorders are not just women’s issues – or always about keeping thin.
Treating steroid users in general practice – A harm minimisation approach Illicit steroid use may be more widespread among patients than GPs realise, and Dr Beng Eu believes harm minimisation is the best approach for practitioners to take.