Will palliative care and voluntary assisted dying clash – or collaborate? As voluntary assisted dying becomes legal for a quarter of all Australians later this year, experts say that well-funded palliative care will only become more important – not less.
GPs call on hospitals to inform them when a patient dies West Australian GP Dr Amanda Villis hit a nerve when she recently called for hospitals to ensure GPs be informed when a patient had died while in hospital.
Tackling existential distress in palliative care Palliative care is about relieving distress. But that distress is not just physical – it’s existential.
It takes a team to deliver quality rural maternity services Dr Ayman Shenouda outlines a possible solution to a growing issue.
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.
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.
Should GPs work an extra six hours a day? That is needed to ensure patients receive all necessary preventive care, according to a new – thankfully satirical – study.
Government announces almost $100 million in new funding for GP aged care visits The funding is part of a $512 million commitment to primary healthcare within this week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2018–19.
RACGP co-signs open letter to PM over aged care staffing levels The RACGP and other peak medical bodies are urgently calling for minimum staffing levels in aged care.
New advice on multiple prescribing and complementary medicines A collaboration between Choosing Wisely and the PSA has produced recommendations that provide increased clarity around best prescribing practices.