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Addiction 15 April 2024

Preventing gambling-related suicides

The normalisation of gambling means it is often overlooked as an underlying source of harm, but gambling-related suicides could be prevented with the right strategies and support.

Angela Rintoul
General medicine 15 April 2024

Spinal surgery billing concerns

A new report has raised questions about alleged inappropriate billing for elective spinal surgeries in Australia, but the Australian Medical Association says compliance issues are overwhelmingly innocent mistakes.

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General practice Sponsored 8 April 2024

Discharging a patient against medical advice

Mr Stewart’s pneumonia is responding well after two days of intravenous antibiotics – but he’s now yelling at the nurses and demanding to be discharged home, or else “the police will be called”. With a sinking feeling, you step into the room and introduce yourself.

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Orthopaedics 8 April 2024

Support for managing osteoporosis

Osteoporosis contributes to the deaths of about 2300 Australians each year, but it’s hoped an updated management guide will help GPs with early diagnosis and bone health management.

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