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.
‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.
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.
Dementia survey highlights lack of awareness Australians generally know little about how to reduce risk, but there are ways to ‘bring cognition into the consulting room’.
Emotional problems may be ADHD’s missing link The condition comes with self-control problems that affect the ability to regulate emotions, write Barbara Sahakian and Christelle Langley.
Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline: Research A small study suggests the symptoms may occur even in the absence of co-morbidities, but a GP sleep expert says more evidence is needed.
Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy: Part 2 Consultant psychiatrist Dr Mike Millard covers the courses available on This Way Up, who can access it, and how GPs can refer/prescribe.
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy: Part 1 Dr Mike Millard discusses internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) and This Way Up, the evidence-based online treatment for anxiety and depression.
More training the key to dementia diagnosis boost A new study has suggested bone density scans could be used to see if people have risk factors for dementia, but is it likely to prove useful for GPs?