Elective surgery a ‘complex issue’ as GPs continue to face PPE shortage If a PPE shortage for GPs mean reduced COVID-19 testing capacity on the frontline, what will the consequences be for elective surgery in hospitals?
Breast implants The Good GP discusses breast implants with Dr Anand Deva, Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University and co-director of the Surgical Infection Research Group. This episode examines the history of implants, frequency of procedures, risks, and the recommendations for patient follow-up.
I thought exercise and diet would help my patient tackle obesity – I had to think again Dr Hester Wilson is reconsidering her long-term approach to treating obesity.
Hospital to introduce opioid plan to tackle risk of post-surgery dependence A Perth hospital will move to introduce opioid-weaning plans for post-surgery patients in a bid to address rising rates of opioid dependency.
Simplified private health insurance rules are coming Health insurers say incoming changes to private health cover may affect how GPs make recommendations for elective surgery.
Identifying body dysmorphic disorder in general practice Dr Magadalena Simonis talks about recognising young patients who are experiencing body dysmorphic disorder – and what to do next.
Weight regain after bariatric surgery: Nutritional considerations Dietitian Amanda Clark examines expectations of weight following bariatric surgery.
Hospital pharmacists raise the alarm over post-surgery opioid prescriptions More than 70% of Australian hospitals send patients home with strong opioids ‘just in case’, according to a new report.
What’s it like working as a surgical assistant? GPs say combining general practice with the operating theatre keeps work stimulating.
New research aims to examine why more girls seek genital cosmetic surgery A pilot study is investigating why increasing numbers of Australian girls as young as 11 are seeking cosmetic surgery on their genitals.