As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues GPs in other states have warned of an influx of issues ranging from undiagnosed cancer to uncontrolled diabetes to depression and distress.
Is it time to consider self-testing for respiratory illness? At-home diagnostic medical devices have been floated as a potential way to ease the strain on public health, but experts say concerns remain.
Social prescribing tackling loneliness and isolation Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda.
Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness For the first time, researchers have discovered that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls of people with obesity.
Career interrupted: When the doctor becomes the patient Dr Karen Woods was working hard to advance in the career she loved – but life doesn’t always go according to plan.
First patient uses voluntary assisted dying laws The 61-year-old cancer patient died amongst family, listening to her favourite music.
GP toolkit aims to make advance care conversations easier Planning ahead for the end is essential to avoid sending families into crisis, expert says.
New research examines antidepressant efficacy A new paper questions previous findings that antidepressants are more efficacious than placebo for adults with major depressive disorder.
Mental illness can lead to 20 year loss in life expectancy: Research The number of years of life lost due to physical health conditions in people with mental illness is increasing, but early intervention can help bridge the gap.
Voluntary assisted dying: What GPs need to know With Victoria’s legislation set to come into effect – and other states considering similar laws – newsGP examines regulations, eligibility, functionality and other structures of what is a major change in Australian healthcare.