NPS MedicineWise partnership to strengthen the role of GPs The collaboration builds on a shared goal of improving quality use of medicines, clinical decision making and general practice education.
A smoke free society: Government urged to end tobacco sales Reducing supply is the ‘next natural step’, say researchers who argue it is time for authorities to focus on retailers, not consumers.
Multiple barriers to ‘brief interventions’ for alcohol in primary care A lack of time, resources and low community awareness of alcohol harms influence uptake of brief interventions, according to new research.
Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.
New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis Experts hope the research will change the mindset of clinicians to better target treatment strategies.
Is there hidden trauma behind strict drug laws? Dr Hester Wilson raises concerns over the ‘drugs are bad’ mentality, when there is a proven harm-minimisation approach.
Self-reporting and close monitoring of alcohol use for older patients Older people may be unaware of the potential risks when combining alcohol and commonly prescribed medications, according to new study findings.
Alcohol use stable, decline in smoking rates: AIHW A new report shows alcohol and cannabis use is steady, while smoking rates are falling.
RACGP to upskill GPs in harm minimisation and AOD use A new education program is designed to help GPs develop skills in addressing alcohol and other drug use in their communities.