New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis The GP-led, practical resources aim to support doctors considering medicinal cannabis treatment for patients who choose to drive.
New standard warns against over-medicating the elderly Chemical restraint should only be used as a last resort when treating vulnerable patients, according to a new national standard.
Australia does not ‘meet the human rights’ of people with dementia GPs are ideally placed to address the challenges of caring for people with dementia – but systemic change is necessary too.
Dummies not the culprit for common speech disorders in children, according to study New research shows bottles, dummies, and thumb sucking in the early years of life do not cause or worsen phonological impairment, the most common type of speech disorder in children.
Prevention and management of dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The Let’s CHAT Dementia project focuses on assessment and management of dementia and cognitive impairment.
Research shows importance of primary care in diagnosis and management of dementia With the average Australian patient growing older by the day, general practice is moving further into the spotlight of assisting with neurological conditions.