Counselling patients about smoking cessation SPONSORED: A new webinar will explore legislative changes to nicotine-containing vaping products and how to maximise evidence-based treatments.
Menopause hormonal treatments to retain PBS listing While GPs have welcomed the news, there are concerns a subsequent price increase will represent further gaps in access to care.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
New referral pathways to manage insomnia The aim is to support GPs in managing insomnia and to reduce medication use in patients.
How can opioid deaths be reduced? New studies further verify the benefits of pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence in greatly reducing all-cause mortality rates.
‘Serious implications’ if menopause treatments removed from PBS Experts warn the proposed delisting of medications will not only impose cost-related issues, but potentially affect quality of life.
Outdated information still guides menopause management: Expert Understanding the risks and benefits of various menopausal therapies leads to better outcomes.
Further setbacks in pursuit of COVID vaccine and ‘cure’ Two randomised controlled trials involving tens of thousands of people have been paused to investigate potential safety concerns.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.