Helping young people ‘live the life they choose’ Many may not realise there is a community resource designed to identify and manage young patients with emerging psychosis – headspace.
A dignified death: An update on caring@home The national project, designed to assist carers providing palliative care to loved ones in their home, was launched a year ago.
Vaccinations compulsory as Samoa’s measles epidemic continues to rage More than 2000 thousand cases – and dozens of deaths – have been confirmed.
High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep New research has revealed how many Australian adults are experiencing significant problems with sleep – and how few of them seek help.
Physician, heal thyself: Can AHPRA address its own complaints? GPs and patients have expressed concerns about how Australia’s medical professional regulator handles complaints, but the agency insists it is working towards improvement.
Culture, care and reducing suicide risk A new resource aims to help practitioners boost their cultural competency when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Mesh-injured women win class action case The verdict came after years of pain and suffering for many women who received transvaginal mesh implants.
How can GPs best prepare for bushfires in an ‘era of disasters’? At a time when Australia is facing unprecedented levels of fire danger, GPs have a vital role to play during and after a disaster.
New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the ‘end of silence’ As the Uluru Statement is explored, the RACGP reiterates the impact of self-determination on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.