RACGP’s Health of the Nation reveals state of general practice Australia’s primary healthcare system continues to thrive but there are also areas of concern, particularly with regard to GP wellbeing.
Delirium costing lives and billions of dollars A new study has laid bare the extent of an often overlooked problem that affects some of society’s most vulnerable.
A cure for the common cold? Researchers claim to have found a way to protect against the world’s most common infectious illness.
Antibiotic stewardship ‘everyone’s’ responsibility A prominent GP has said all healthcare workers need to be wary of superbugs, following the first recorded case of extensively drug-resistant typhoid in Australia.
Heart Foundation report targets meat-free alternatives More than 2.5 million consumers have been advised to avoid highly processed foods containing potentially dangerous amounts of salt.
AHPRA releases draft mandatory reporting guidelines The proposed changes are a result of legislation that was passed by the Queensland Parliament earlier this year amid protests from medical groups.
Are supplements useful adjuncts in mental health treatment? The largest ever study into mental health and nutrient supplementation has identified what can help – and what doesn’t.
General practice registrar laments slow rate of change for junior doctors More than two years after her open letter on the state of medical training in Australia went viral, Dr Sonia Henry says the same problems still exist.
Are drugs or poor health the largest barrier to getting off welfare? Federal Government plans to drug test welfare recipients and expand the use of cashless cards come as a new report links good health with the ability to find and keep work.
Renewed push to drug test ‘vulnerable’ welfare recipients criticised The plan could see around 5000 recipients of Newstart or Youth Allowance undergo mandatory drug testing as part of a two-year trial.