Suicide toll highlights mental health challenges A new World Health Organization report lays bare the global toll due to suicide each year – and the challenges facing health professionals.
‘Our GP was really good’ One family’s account of dealing with anaphylaxis highlights the life-changing impact GPs can have by helping patients manage the condition.
Ongoing epidemic remains among world’s deadliest GP Dr Janice Tan explains how an ‘ancient disease’ mostly found thousands of kilometres away still impacts Australia.
Doctors urged to fight stigma and seek mental health support New research released ahead of World Mental Health Day has revealed COVID’s widespread impact on the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Safe health workers, safe patients This year’s World Patient Safety Day highlights the challenges facing healthcare workers – and the impact this can have on patients.
R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.
WHO official clarifies position on asymptomatic COVID-19 spread The global health body’s COVID-19 technical lead concedes ‘we don’t actually have that answer yet’.
Australian hydroxychloroquine trial to continue despite WHO ‘pause’ High-risk healthcare workers will continue taking the anti-malaria drug as part of a clinical trial testing its ability to protect against COVID-19, a lead investigator told newsGP.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.
GPs call for action as WHO declares coronavirus pandemic A number of Australian doctors have said mass gatherings, such as major sporting events, should be cancelled or held behind closed doors in a bid to avoid ‘catastrophe medicine’.