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Up to 60% of Australians have low health literacy, which is associated with poor health outcomes. To improve health literacy, there are many ways we could provide better support for health professionals and the communities they serve.
With millions of flu vaccines administered every year, monitoring their safety is crucial.
Dr Danielle McMullen will be the next AMA President after being nominated unopposed.
Our ageing population brings a growing crisis: people over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment (also known as “deafblindness” or combined vision and hearing loss).
Recent tragic events have heightened emotions across Australia, particularly anger, fear, helplessness and sadness. Some of the most profound practice and policy changes happen during challenging times, so could Australia use this opportunity to have a robust look at the mental health service ecosystem and turn it around?
Anxiety disorders and depressive illnesses are very common, but only a small proportion of those affected have access to evidence-based care. Psychological treatment provided via the internet can address some of that unmet need.
As we mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare, Australians are long overdue a clear discussion about how we can guarantee funding for GP services into the future.
The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia may change.
Inflammatory bowel disease rates are rising, but there are many similar conditions that clinicians must consider before making a diagnosis.
