‘It felt like a prison’: Young people in aged care facilities Close to 6000 Australians aged under 65 live in aged care, with numbers changing only slightly in the last decade.
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.
Conscientious objection obstacle to safe terminations: Qld Government Concerns have been raised that increasing numbers of doctors with objections to abortion may threaten a woman’s ability to seek a termination.
Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.
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.
Using technologies to deliver healthcare services A new RACGP resource helps GPs understand considerations and potential concerns when taking clinical photos on a personal mobile device.
‘Making time for yourself’: Women’s Health Week Dr Lara Roeske closed Women’s Health Week with a comprehensive presentation about core health concerns for women throughout their lifespan.
‘Unexplained pharmaceuticals’ found in complementary and alternative medicines Nearly half of the 135 complementary and alternative medicines tested by researchers had contaminants, including animal DNA and potential allergens.
Further education key to guiding patients towards healthy lifestyles Results from a recent survey indicate GPs would benefit from more professional development opportunities and clinical decision-making tools.
Voluntary assisted dying: The current state of affairs A proposed bill has been backed by WA’s lower house, bringing it one step closer to legalisation. What about the rest of the country?