What should GPs know about bioidentical hormone therapy? Two experts answer common questions on compounding bioidentical hormone therapy for menopause.
TGA releases improved patient information Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.
Antipsychotics overused in residential aged care: Study Research reveals concerning rates of antipsychotics use in aged care, showing many doctors and facilities are not following best-practice guidelines.
TGA criticised over lack of safety warnings Questions have been raised over the way Australia’s therapeutic regulator is informing doctors and patients about potentially dangerous drugs.
Boosting cultural respect in mainstream health services Researchers have designed an intervention to help make mainstream general practice more accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Commercial sensitivity or patient protection? Secrecy and medicine safety Researchers have identified an information gap between pharmacological companies and Australian clinicians on the potential safety risks of medicines.
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.
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.
Minimising violence in the healthcare setting New data shows that GPs and other healthcare workers are high on the list of people who may experience occupational violence.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.