Opinions

The NSW Government’s subsidy of 2500 “Free” (bulk-billed) GP ADHD assessments will likely increase demand for care, minimally increase access, and increase out-of-pocket costs.

Substance abuse among doctors is more common than we realise, but help is available

Conversations about mortality help patients and families navigate uncertainty while ensuring care remains aligned with their values, goals and preferences.

Australians will be better supported to find, understand and use reliable health information following the recent publication and launch of the National Health Literacy Framework

Health evidence must be considered in the approval process of new coal and gas projects.

A new initiative has helped Victorian health service staff publish 57 open access papers while avoiding more than $345,000 in publication fees.

Understanding how seasonality and timing of birth interact is helping shape RSV immunisation strategies that better protect infants from severe disease.

Australia is heading into a very strong El Niño this summer, and general practice is not ready for what that means.