Are young people in aged care being overprescribed? Following revelations that much-needed medication reviews are being missed and younger residents are facing an increase in polypharmacy, what can GPs do?
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.
How can asthma medication overprescribing be reduced? Study suggests many patients may be prescribed ‘higher than necessary’ doses to control their asthma, increasing the risk of side effects.
HANDI site ‘more complete’ with new patient resources The new resources complement existing resources within HANDI and are aimed at helping GPs provide non-drug intervention-based care.
New FASD algorithm to deliver targeted prescribing guidelines Researchers have published a world-first method guiding healthcare providers towards the best treatment for complex FASD symptoms.