Record number of MDMA-related hospitalisations in NSW Health authorities have issued precautions for partygoers following 115 ED presentations due to MDMA poisoning in the first week of the year.
Why mastery of medicine is a dangerous myth Dr Karen Price discusses how to conquer impostor syndrome and ease the passage from medical school to clinical practice.
Will palliative care and voluntary assisted dying clash – or collaborate? As voluntary assisted dying becomes legal for a quarter of all Australians later this year, experts say that well-funded palliative care will only become more important – not less.
GPs call on hospitals to inform them when a patient dies West Australian GP Dr Amanda Villis hit a nerve when she recently called for hospitals to ensure GPs be informed when a patient had died while in hospital.
Mental health processes a major aspect of life insurance overhaul Consumer experience of the life insurance industry is set to improve, particularly in claims and assessments for mental health conditions.
NSW renting reforms to protect tenants in violent relationships People experiencing family violence will be able to end their tenancy without financial penalty under new laws coming into effect in February.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
A plan to boost youth health in Sydney The Inner West Sydney Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan aims to help young people achieve better access to services specific to their needs.
Using GP feedback to better support refugee health An academic post and roles as a medical educator gave general practice registrar Dr Timothy Wittick the opportunity to publish his research.
State of play: For and against pill testing This summer has already seen two overdose deaths and a number of hospitalisations at Australian music festivals, re-energising the debate over the implementation of pill testing. newsGP explores various aspects of the debate.