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Having the conversation about end of life

Having the conversation about end of life

While eight out of 10 Australians believe it is important to talk to their family about care wishes in the event they become seriously ill, only one in four have actually had the conversation, a new survey has found.


Let’s talk about inflammatory bowel disease

Let’s talk about inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn’s and Colitis Australia is encouraging people to open up about inflammatory bowel disease and leave behind the associated stigma.


Pharmacists’ codeine fears overstated, GP says

Pharmacists’ codeine fears overstated, GP says

While pharmacists have raised concerns about a shortage of low-dose codeine, Dr Evan Ackermann, a GP with a special interest in drugs of dependence, says the evidence supports up-scheduling.


Study shows psychiatrists may be missing training to help people facing family violence

Study shows psychiatrists may be missing training to help people facing family violence

The first study into Australian and New Zealand psychiatrists’ knowledge and preparedness to respond to domestic violence cases has found half of respondents had received fewer than two hours of specific training on how to deal with the issue.


New asthma resources to help address incorrect inhaler use

New asthma resources to help address incorrect inhaler use

Nine out of 10 people with asthma or COPD are not using their inhalers correctly. What can GPs do to help?


Helping reduce mental health stigma through Men’s Sheds

Helping reduce mental health stigma through Men’s Sheds

Following the Federal Government’s recent announcement of a funding injection into Men’s Sheds across Australia, newsGP spoke with a member of the community.


Children of disadvantaged families more often prescribed antipsychotic drugs

Children of disadvantaged families more often prescribed antipsychotic drugs

Australian children and teens from disadvantaged families are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medication than others in the same age group, a new study has found.


Digital and beyond: Protecting patient privacy in general practice

Digital and beyond: Protecting patient privacy in general practice

Practices need to be mindful of potential for ‘real world’ data breaches, as well as those in the digital space.


Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

A prestigious career in general practice and a lifelong interest in medical history has contributed to Professor Kamien’s selection as President.


WA Budget: Seemingly little for GPs – but plenty for hospitals

WA Budget: Seemingly little for GPs – but plenty for hospitals

Western Australia’s state budget has money for hospitals, but very little that will affect GPs.


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