Are digital mental health services cost-effective and safe?
In Part 2 of her series, Dr Louise Stone explores whether digital mental health services are providing the safety and value for money we expect.
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Silicosis registry – a long time coming
After years of rising numbers of silicosis cases, a federal government taskforce, and tireless calls for action, a national registry has been launched for occupational respiratory diseases.
Federal government bans 'alarming' production of Ozempic replicas
The federal government will ban compounding pharmacies from producing replicas of popular diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic (Novo Nordisk) following an investigation that found a compounding racket had marketed and sold illegal replicas of the drug in Australia and the United States.
New strategies needed to stop domestic violence
No single strategy will stop domestic violence. We must urgently invest in a sustainable health system response with an understanding of different patterns of abuse and coercive control.
Supporting people with inflammatory bowel disease
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.
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.
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.
