RACGP fronts ADHD inquiry to fix system ‘serving no one’ An overhaul of Tasmania’s ADHD prescribing could be on the way, at a time when, the RACGP says, GPs are hamstrung by red tape and access barriers.
How can GPs best spot long COVID cases in children? A new study has revealed paediatric long COVID cases could have vastly different symptoms than adults, and may be going unnoticed.
The answer to psychiatric and child development waitlists Allowing trained GPs to initiate stimulant prescriptions for ADHD would help families and clinicians, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
Blood protein provides clue for kids’ concussion recovery New research suggests the level of alpha-1-ACT post-injury may reveal whether a child will experience ongoing concussion symptoms.
Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care As a GP, one of the service gaps Dr Tim Jones encounters is in toddler and pre-school sleep support. He has advice for others working in this space.
Strong GP support for subsidised children’s health checks Nearly half of all respondents to a recent newsGP poll said more than 100 of their patients would benefit from the move.
Why GPs don’t need to have all the answers Dr Tim Jones writes about how an empowering exchange with one of his patient’s teachers helped spread the load and deliver outstanding results.
Paediatrics – nocturnal enuresis Dr Tim Jones, a GP with a special interest in general paediatrics, provides insightful information about the commonality of bedwetting, but nonetheless emphasises the importance of addressing its social and emotional impacts.
The unique aspects of H. pylori in paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Madhur Ravikumara explains the differences between Helicobacter pylori infection in children and adults, highlighting that most children with this infection are asymptomatic.
Should all children be screened for coeliac disease? Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.