Children in detention on Nauru are suicidal: Human rights advocate Children on Nauru have ‘lost hope’ after five years in detention, Director of Legal Advocacy at the Human Rights Law Centre told the UN Human Rights Council.
Changes to restrictions on medicines for COPD and asthma Dr Kerry Hancock, Chair of the RACGP’s Respiratory Medicine Specific Interests network, examines the reasons behind recent changes to the PBS and what they mean for GPs and patients.
‘Sneezers and wheezers’ at risk of thunderstorm asthma, expert warns With spring – and pollen – in the air, GPs are being asked to prepare their patients for the upcoming thunderstorm asthma season.
What role do doctors have in social advocacy? Doctors for Justice is a new human rights organisation for doctors and other healthcare professionals.
RACGP represents GP concerns at Parliamentary life insurance inquiry The life insurance industry has proposed a greater role for itself in workers’ rehabilitation, but the RACGP counselled a cautious approach at a Parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
ACT and NT assisted suicide bill fails to clear the Senate The bill, which would have allowed the territories to make their own decisions about assisted dying legislation, was narrowly defeated by two votes.
Health priorities: COAG Health Council Australian health ministers met in Alice Springs this week to discuss a number of important national healthcare items.
Update graphic images on cigarette packages to remind of health risks, experts say A new survey shows half of smokers do not know about all health problems associated with smoking. Cancer Council Victoria is now asking for an upgrade of the graphic images on cigarette packaging.
What GPs need to know for the start of the new financial year The new financial year will bring a number of important changes to programs and services that affect general practice. newsGP summarises some key information for GPs.
Health experts weigh in on the Australian Beverage Council’s sugar pledge Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has backed an industry plan to reduce sugar use in non-alcoholic beverages – but many in the healthcare community argue this approach is not enough.