Preparing for asthma as the school year approaches The number of children presenting with asthma is likely to soon increase, with cases expected to triple during the first month of the school year.
Future GP workforce: Strategies to get ahead of the crisis curve Examining a recent discussion warning that supply is set to worsen due to recruitment failures and the impacts of casualisation.
NDIS transition causing stress for ACT mental health sector New research has raised further questions about whether the NDIS is suitable for the funding and delivery of mental health services.
Why mastery of medicine is a dangerous myth Dr Karen Price discusses how to conquer impostor syndrome and ease the passage from medical school to clinical practice.
Study finds modifiable risk factors may have impact on dementia A large-scale research project analysing the global burden of dementia places strong emphasis on the importance of preventive healthcare.
New guidelines on sexual boundaries MDA National medico-legal adviser Janet Harry looks at the revised guidelines.
Frustration as refugee bill stagnates in parliament Advocates have expressed disappointment that the bill to get sick refugees off Nauru and Manus Island failed to pass the Senate.
‘The last bastion for procedural GPs is rural medicine’ GP proceduralists should head to the bush for the best professional opportunities, argues Dr Ganesan Sakarapani.
New sexual boundary guidelines help to address medico-legal concerns A medico-legal expert has broadly welcomed updated Medical Board of Australia guidelines on sexual boundaries between doctors and patients.
What is it really like for overseas doctors settling in Australia? Dr Edwin Kruys writes about his journey from the Netherlands to Far North Queensland.