Health care's plastic paradox: from life-saving innovation to public health concern
Insights from Australia's Senate Inquiry into Microplastics and Human Health.
Opinions
Putting people at the centre of cancer care
Cancer survivorship reminds us that cancer care is more than caring about cancer. It is caring about people.
New clinical practice guidelines for suicide and self-harm in children
The evidence-based guidelines demonstrate what lived experience can tell us about the current state of the mental health system.
Is Australia’s health spending striking the right balance?
Investment in primary care is decreasing in relative terms, with significant implications for health equity
Supporting people with disability to participate in sport
People with disability have a higher risk of medical complications during sport. Their doctors can play an important role in managing health risks while supporting sport participation.
The policy lag tax: when the cost of waiting is greater than the cost of action
Who pays the price when policy decision-making doesn’t keep pace with health care progress?
What would I know: on brain injury, advocacy and the comfort of consensus
People living with acquired brain injury are being let down by a lack of data, siloed specialities and closed feedback loops.
Young men need compassion when engaging with health care providers
Approaching young men with curiosity, patience and compassion during GP consultations may be one of the most effective ways to improve their engagement in health care services.
Voluntary assisted dying and dementia
People living with dementia are currently excluded from access to voluntary assisted dying. Does this need to change?
