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The journey for people with inflammatory bowel disease can be lonely and uncertain, but strategies and support are available for patients and their health practitioners.
In part 1 of this series, Dr Louise Stone examines current national policies and digital mental health frameworks.
As age-related macular degeneration is the most common macular disease in Australia, GPs play a vital role in recognising early signs of the disease and encouraging patients to persist with treatments.
The Medical Journal of Australia’s GP issue covers all things general practice, with several articles to help GPs navigate the landscape in 2024 and beyond.
Telehealth should be available, when needed, to support all types of health care, including voluntary assisted dying.
Current drug policy in Australia fails to adequately support pregnant women’s health care, which exacerbates the gender health gap. Prompt and meaningful changes are urgently needed alongside a renewed commitment to integrated, woman-centred care for pregnant women.
Vapes are relatively new, very popular, and easy for almost anyone to access. With increasing concerns about their safety, there is more interest in helping people to quit vaping, but there is limited evidence on how to go about quitting.
Developments in hyperacute stroke management for patients with renal disease are encouraging, but they also underscore the importance of ongoing vigilance and adaptation in the provision of stroke care.
Institution-led imposter syndrome is a major reason for the lack of women in medical leadership, according to one expert, and new approaches are needed to place the burden of change on institutions.
