The Status Resolution Support Service and the ‘Legacy Caseload’: A primer for GPs Dr Gillian Singleton, a GP with a special interest in refugee health, discusses the impacts of cuts to the Status Resolution Support Service on the lives of asylum seekers in Australia.
Mental illness can lead to 20 year loss in life expectancy: Research The number of years of life lost due to physical health conditions in people with mental illness is increasing, but early intervention can help bridge the gap.
Disconnect between thoughts and actions on advance care planning Results of a recent survey show that most Australians know they should plan for the end of their lives, but are putting it off.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.
What is hyperhidrosis? A look at the excessive-sweating condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life.
Online ‘map’ to support breastfeeding mums The world-first system is designed to help GPs with patients who have issues breastfeeding.
Innovative project aims to support home-based palliative care A new resource-based initiative is designed to support those providing care for patients who wish to die at home.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.
Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
Report exposes Australia’s bad dietary habits Less than 5% of Australian adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables, while more than half are overweight or obese, the AIHW has found.