Social media is media: a crucial reminder for doctors
Social media is a public publication platform. Doctors who confuse familiarity with privacy, do so at their peril, writes Dr Maria Li.
Latest
Travelling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Here’s how to ensure you’re protected
On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales.
NSW doctors strike over wages and conditions
Public hospitals in NSW face more industrial action from doctors fed up with low wages and unsafe conditions.
The PBS targeted in Trump’s trade war: experts fear long term fall out for drug prices and access
As the Trump administration continues its program of “reciprocal tariffs” and the pharmaceutical industry calls out the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and generic drugs, Australian health experts say that Australia must preserve the current system.
Treatment for obesity begins with a conversation
Around 13 million Australian adults live with overweight or obesity and almost one-third of adults are obese.
Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths
In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid.
Vaccines under attack
Immunisation with life-saving vaccines is one of the greatest achievements in public health, but a growing wave of misinformation/disinformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to undermine the many successes of vaccination.
How social prescribing can support holistic wellbeing
“I know my patient needs more than just medication, but I don’t know what else to offer.”
Addressing allergy gaps in rural Australia
A new national online service aims to equip rural doctors with support, education and advice from clinical immunology and allergy specialists.
