Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’ New data shows antipsychotic prescriptions significantly outweigh diagnoses, a situation unlikely to change without greater staffing support.
Understanding the damage of stigma A lived experience ‘spokesperson’ is on a mission to break down the barriers preventing people from being open with healthcare providers about their drug use.
Study finds severity of healthcare worker violence rising The frequency of attacks against frontline medical staff, including GPs, is rising, but if nothing changes, experts fear more Australians could be at risk.
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Ketamine pill halves depression severity: Study As well as being more affordable and accessible, the slow-release tablet was also found to reduce patient relapses with minimal side effects.
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.
Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence A landmark parliamentary inquiry has found rates of birth trauma are unacceptable and recommended an overhaul of the health system.
‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’ This Men’s Health Week, a GP with a special interest says normalising consistent health checks with a regular GP is key to improving outcomes.