Pointing the way towards better support of veterans’ mental health The Federal Government has released research that provides a blueprint for better provision of services to ex-serving military personnel returning to civilian life.
Minister and GPs reassure residents about allowing ice in Melbourne safe injecting room The Victorian Government’s decision to allow the use of ice in the North Richmond safe injecting facility was made with advice from police, addiction experts and frontline first responders, Mental Health Minister Martin Foley said.
Living with hepatitis C: A patient’s journey, from diagnosis to cure Pamela Wood has lived much of her life as a person with hepatitis C, fighting stigma from the world outside – but also from within herself.
Approaching drug use as a health issue, rather than a criminal one GP Dr Ines Rio talks to newsGP about a Victorian Government report on drug law reform that recommends a health-based framework – and whether it represents a positive step forward.
Insurance processes can compound issues of mental health New research shows that insurance companies’ assessment processes can have an adverse effect on patients’ mental health.
Students to march for asylum seeker and refugee health Medical students will march on Saturday in support of refugee and asylum seeker health, calling on the Federal Government to provide greater transparency about medical treatment on Manus Island.
Supporting GP practice ownership Dr Sean Stevens, Chair of the RACGP’s Business of General Practice Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about the current state of practice ownership, and offers support to aspiring GP–owners.
Returning to general practice following an extended absence The RACGP has established a new pilot program to offer GPs assistance when going back to work following a prolonged absence.
Alcohol and illicit drugs responsible for one in every 20 deaths in Australia Alcohol and illicit drugs are behind nearly one in every 20 Australian deaths, new figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have revealed.
RACGP President expresses concerns about changes to register of practitioners Dr Bastian Seidel does not believe the Medical Board of Australia’s changes to the register strike the right balance between patient safety and practitioner privacy.