Collaboration key to addressing overuse of medication in aged care newsGP talks to an expert following reports of aged care residents being overly sedated and restrained.
RFDS receives funding for rural and remote mental health services RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda applauds the decision – but urges the Government not to forget GPs working in the bush.
What is the most common drug of dependence GPs face? Despite the intense focus on methamphetamine or party drugs, alcohol is the biggest dependency GPs face in day-to-day practice.
Measles alert for Melbourne Vic’s Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert after a man who visited Box Hill Hospital last week was diagnosed with measles.
New funding for medicines discovery centre The Federal Government has pledged $25 million to ‘turn scientific discoveries into new medicines faster’.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
A plan to boost youth health in Sydney The Inner West Sydney Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan aims to help young people achieve better access to services specific to their needs.
Using traditional knowledge systems to improve health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait men The Federal Government has announced funding for an initiative designed to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are involved in their communities’ health and wellbeing services.
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.
Using GP feedback to better support refugee health An academic post and roles as a medical educator gave general practice registrar Dr Timothy Wittick the opportunity to publish his research.