How I reduced my opioid prescribing rate Dr Edwin Kruys decided to scale back prescriptions of opioids two years ago. Here’s how he did it.
A dignified death: An update on caring@home The national project, designed to assist carers providing palliative care to loved ones in their home, was launched a year ago.
New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.
How do you live a life more ordinary? When a ‘broken’ man came to Dr Hester Wilson, she was faced with the limits of what medicine could offer.
eLearning portal aims to help doctors, as well as patients A suite of online education modules designed to upskill GPs and assist them in the area of osteopathy has been released.
Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain Chronic Pain Australia, a transvaginal mesh survivor and a GP discuss how to best manage the condition in National Pain Week.
Antidepressants may reduce efficacy of opioid pain medication: Study New research has found common antidepressants can interact with the pain medication tramadol.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
Rare autoimmune muscle disease identified The syndrome causes sudden onset of debilitating muscle pain, along with moderate to severe progressive weakness.
Managing dental pain in a GP setting Advice on asking the right questions – and providing appropriate management – when patients present with toothache.