Syphilis dramatically on the rise in Victoria: Report Rates have almost tripled since 2014, prompting calls for greater awareness, and increased screening and treatment as needed.
Reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in prescribing PrEP Expanding knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals prescribing PrEP is one of the keys to HIV prevention.
Respect Matters: One aim, different outcomes? A new program aims to inform young people on consent issues, but inconsistent legislation across states could be hindering attempts at education.
How can GPs help with historical trauma following child sexual abuse? Dr Chris Hogan reflects on how GPs can help survivors of sexual abuse who may be triggered by media reports of crimes against children.
Looking at all sides of family violence Examining new data on those most vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence, and some of the help available to survivors and perpetrators.
Research indicates success in varied methods of taking PrEP Following news of a man contracting HIV while on the preventive drug, newsGP talks to a sexual health physician about different approaches to taking the medication.
Triggering past trauma Clinical psychologist Kim Felmingham examines the complexities of caring for people affected by the George Pell verdict.
Going to Japan: ‘The travel advice that nobody’s talking about’ Dr Takako Kobayashi wants to improve health communication between Australia and Japan – and has travel medicine advice many may find surprising.
Family violence directory provides a comprehensive data resource The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a first-of-its-kind central directory for family, domestic and sexual violence statistics.
New guidelines on sexual boundaries MDA National medico-legal adviser Janet Harry looks at the revised guidelines.