Australian overdose deaths are increasing – and the demographics are changing This year’s annual report on Australian overdose deaths from the Penington Institute details significant – and sometimes surprising – changes over time in demographics and drug types.
Ochre Day celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health is too often framed in a negative light, according to the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
Doctor shopping and what it means for GPs For the sixth in a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts regarding what GPs need to know about doctor shopping.
What’s it like working for a social enterprise clinic? Dr Ai-lene Chan writes for newsGP about her experiences working at a Brisbane clinic designed to help asylum seekers and refugees access healthcare.
Health and self-determination on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Karl Briscoe, CEO of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Association, talks to newsGP about his trip to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples earlier this year.
AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
Who are the hidden victims of drug dependence? Parents What can GPs do to help parents with children who are dependent on drugs?
At the sharp end of organ donation Dr Chris Hogan reflects on a transformative experience from his early days in healthcare.
Six new social media road rules Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on the changing nature of the social media highway, and lists a few recommended ‘road rules’ for GPs.
Plain packaging for tobacco hailed as a win for Australia The World Trade Organization announced that Australia has triumphed in global disputes over plain packaging for tobacco.