Elder abuse: Identifying the signs in general practice The recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presented an opportunity to raise awareness about this complex and often hidden form of family violence.
Suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may be higher than reported We may be underestimating the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have committed suicide because the data doesn't include people whose Indigenous status is uncertain, according to Australian experts.
How GPs can best monitor vascular conditions in pregnancy Research has shown vascular conditions during pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of developing heart disease. GPs can play a significant role in reducing these risks as part of the maternity care team.
Why should GPs encourage oncology patients to exercise? Dr Gill Cowen looks at the evidence for exercise among oncology patients.
How can GPs best decide if a new medication is right to prescribe? Almost 800 new medications came onto the Australian market between 2001 and 2011.
Rapid uptake of PrEP linked to declining condom use Experts have told newsGP the findings from a new study should not make GPs reluctant to prescribe the HIV-prevention medication.
Restrictions to apply to fixed-dose combination medications for people with asthma The Federal Government is set to restrict the prescription of fixed-dose combination medications commonly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an effort to encourage GPs to initially try corticosteroids.
Offering trauma-informed care in general practice Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.
Social prescribing: Has the time come for this idea? Should GPs be prescribing social groups to their more isolated patients?
How five simple lifestyle habits can extend life expectancy The effect of better lifestyle habits on life expectancy has been quantified, Dr Carolyn Ee writes for newsGP.