GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Accepting gifts: How much is too much? Would you accept bottles of wine every couple of months from a patient? A $200 gift voucher for a meal? An envelope containing $1000 in cash? A recent disciplinary hearing involving a GP considered all of these issues.
Patients stock up on codeine prior to up-scheduling Anecdotal evidence suggests some patients are building up their supplies of codeine ahead of its planned up-scheduling from 1 February.
Joining the social circle in rural Australia Weaving into a small community’s social fabric is a key aspect of life as a rural GP.
Updated product warnings for Diane-35 Anti-acne medication Diane-35 has received a number of amended warnings detailing an increased risk of blood clots after concerns were raised about its use as an off-label contraceptive.
Dr Mrin Nayagam and stories of patient resilience in general practice Dr Mrin Nayagam’s lifelong bonds with many of her patients is evident in her recently published book.
Sugar, tobacco and pricing signals: A taxing argument Public health advocates argue that Australia’s efforts to reduce sugar consumption may benefit from the same type of tax strategies used against tobacco.
An Australian GP in Papua New Guinea: Part 2 In the second of a two-part profile, newsGP looks at Australian GP Dr David Mills and the challenges he faced when establishing vital primary healthcare services and training in Papua New Guinea.
The sugar debate: To tax or not to tax The argument over a tax on sugary drinks continues, despite the Federal Government’s refusal to implement one.
Maintaining work–life balance in general practice Achieving stability between work and other areas of life is never easy for GPs.