Is it time to trade in BMI for body roundness? GPs need to move away from using BMI as a diagnostic tool, one expert in the field says. So how should patients’ weight risks be calculated?
Sold out RACGP addiction conference puts vulnerable people first No longer an elephant in the room, the General Practice in Addiction Conference aims to start conversations about how to help the most vulnerable.
Calls for expansion of multidisciplinary pain management The latest pain report shines a light on the need for multidisciplinary programs to be scaled up, in a bid to increase access and reduce stigma.
Understanding the damage of stigma A lived experience ‘spokesperson’ is on a mission to break down the barriers preventing people from being open with healthcare providers about their drug use.
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.
GPs’ crazy reminder to look after mental health The medical world has come out in force to mark CrazySocks4Docs, with the RACGP using it as an opportunity to protest mandatory reporting laws.
Weight stigma: Why everybody needs to act Weight stigma is one of the most common forms of discrimination in modern societies, alongside racism and sexism, writes Dr Georgia Rigas.
Stigma limiting hepatitis C treatment Uptake has slowed despite Australians having access to highly effective treatment.
Global survey reveals ‘startling’ lack of knowledge on dementia A new global survey has highlighted the ongoing prevalence of myths around the disorder.
Ad complaints show a long way to go in destigmatising periods A new advertisement showing menstrual blood has been called ‘offensive and inappropriate’, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes it is a step in the right direction.