Rural and remote mental health crisis needs national strategy: Senate report Australians who live outside of the city experience poor mental health at much higher rates than those in rural and remote areas. What can be done?
Tired of waking up tired: Sleep disorders in general practice Whether it’s insomnia or something more sinister, a large – and growing – number of Australians are finding a good night’s sleep frustratingly out of reach.
Treating occupational cancers in general practice Even in the face of greater awareness of preventive measures, Australia’s rates of occupational cancers have not declined.
Up to a quarter of ED presentations are alcohol-related: Report ‘Emergency departments are becoming like pubs’: One in four weekend emergency department presentations at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne occurred following alcohol consumption.
Which way forward for GP shared maternity care? Dr Wendy Burton is raising the alarm over threats to shared antenatal care.
How can GPs best approach patients dependent on opioids? Showing empathy is vital for all patients with opioid dependence – even if they are seeking drugs.
Perimenopausal depression challenging to diagnose Mental health issues and high suicide rates in perimenopausal women may be related to biological changes.
New paper quantifies harms and benefits of common preventive activities While all health strategies recommended by the RACGP’s Red Book are beneficial, a new paper quantifies the benefits and harms of various preventive activities.
Survey reveals ‘disturbing’ views about family violence and gender equality Australians’ knowledge and attitudes towards issues such as violence against women are out of line with women’s experiences, a new survey has found.