Calls for GPs to be on high alert for thunderstorm asthma With asthma-related deaths on the rise, experts have emphasised the need for greater patient education on preventive measures.
‘Because we are trusted’: Managing COVID in disadvantaged groups GPs share their experiences and strategies for managing those affected by addiction and family violence, and people from refugee backgrounds.
‘Great inclusion’ of GPs urged by bushfire royal commission Experts welcome the commission’s recommendations, but say they must be implemented urgently as Australia heads into another bushfire season.
Banning a single ingredient could prevent thousands of deaths Legislating to remove trans fatty acids from the Australian food supply could save lives and millions of dollars, new research shows.
Record rates of family violence meet anticipated COVID impact The pandemic-enforced lockdown has made true the grim prediction of an increase in family violence, particularly across Victoria.
Overdose toll still worse than the road toll: report More than 2000 Australians died from drug overdoses in 2018, according to a report released on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Latest research the ‘death knell’ for aspirin use as primary prevention More results from the landmark ASPREE trial have shown the harms continue to outweigh the potential benefits.
Managing family violence amid a pandemic A new RACGP resource is designed to help GPs manage phone and video consultations as rates of abuse and violence rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building readiness to deal with family violence New funding and an innovative research model will help reinforce GPs’ key role in identifying and responding to issues of abuse and violence.
Soft tissue injuries to ‘soar’ as lockdown eases: Expert But that does not mean injured patients have to stop exercising.