Departmental ‘GP hunt’ may affect mental health care Dr Edwin Kruys warns that the latest DoH compliance push may have unintended consequences.
Almost 30,000 cancers over-diagnosed a year: Research But an expert says it is a ‘tricky balance’ between over-diagnosis and adequate detection of cancer.
Losing everything to find yourself When Trevor first came seeking help for stress and low mood, Dr Hester Wilson sensed there was something deeper going on.
Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.
What should GPs know about bioidentical hormone therapy? Two experts answer common questions on compounding bioidentical hormone therapy for menopause.
Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.
Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.
Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.
Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.
High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.