Are GPs 'reluctant' to prescribe digital mental health services?
In part 1 of this series, Dr Louise Stone examines current national policies and digital mental health frameworks.
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Everything you need to know about age-related macular degeneration
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.
Spotlight on general practice in MJA special issue
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 and voluntary assisted dying: leave it to the doctors
Telehealth should be available, when needed, to support all types of health care, including voluntary assisted dying.
Medication access during pregnancy: a call for change
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.
Apps could help people to quit vaping
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.
Historical hurdles in stroke management and renal disease
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.
Imposter syndrome a 'major cause' of health’s gender pay gap
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.
The implications of Alabama's embryo rights ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision to elevate the status of frozen embryos to that of living children has sparked a contentious debate, with the implications of the decision affecting medical practices, patients, family law, and the very fabric of societal norms and values.
