Coroner stresses need for complete discharge summaries A quality care expert says findings around a woman’s death from prescription medications are a reminder of the importance of continuity of care.
GP backs coroner’s call for alcohol delivery curfew New coronial findings into the alcohol-induced death of a Victorian woman have prompted calls for sales restrictions, and funds to enable GPs to diagnose problems sooner.
Alcohol and pregnancy campaign benefit estimated at $236 million New analysis has suggested a public awareness campaign aimed at pregnant women is having significant financial and wellbeing advantages.
‘The system let him down’ One mother shares the story of her son who died aged 26 from long-term effects of alcohol, saying there were failings in the health system to connect him with appropriate care.
Social media fuelling rising anabolic steroid use: Study Young men were found to be most at risk of dangerously using the substance, leading one expert to guide GPs through tricky conversations.
Drug data highlights stark regional divides Cocaine, heroin and ketamine use is higher in cities than the regions, found a report showing ‘people will use what they can access’.
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.
Renewed push for alcohol warning labels Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness.
Drug survey backs RACGP’s calls for harm reduction The college’s Addiction Medicine Chair believes the results should be used as leverage to better support GPs providing care in this area.
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.