A new study shows insomnia and other sleep disorders are driving reduced productivity for younger Australians, prompting the researchers to begin developing more resources to help GPs diagnose and manage these conditions.
An effective framework for allowing patients who use medical cannabis to drive is one that prioritises road safety while also recognising the importance of driving for freedom of movement and quality of life, write Dr Thomas Arkell and Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos AM.
An interim report into the state of Australia’s dental health has been tabled in the Senate, renewing calls for the inclusion of dental care in Medicare.
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia examines the barriers that patients face in accessing voluntary assisted dying, as well as the supports in place.
As Australia marks NAIDOC Week, the importance of translating Indigenous research into practice has been discussed at a recent conference.
All levels of government could be doing more to help protect medically vulnerable people in Australia from COVID-19.
New guidelines are needed to enable organ donation from people who have participated in voluntary assisted dying to bring Australia in line with several other countries.
There is still a long way to go to ensure that we are delivering equitable access to specialist surgical services in Australia, especially in the field of complex head and neck surgery, where expertise and outreach services in regional areas are generally lacking, writes Dr Rebecca Venchiarutti.
We need to change the narrative of a career in general practice to ensure it is more respected, and more medical students choose to pursue this vital role
