New insights into what Australians die from
Most Australians die from multiple conditions as shown in new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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Loud problem, quiet action: wellbeing and inclusion in the medical profession
The ongoing plague of mental health and wellbeing struggles within the medical profession is abundantly clear. Uncovering the severity of the problem is clearly no longer the problem — so what is?
Helping your patient navigate a pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss is often unexpected and sudden, and it is crucial that clinicians communicate information to patients during this vulnerable time in a validating and empathetic manner.
Addressing the root causes of violence in emergency departments
Reducing violence in emergency departments requires a paradigm shift away from identifying and managing perpetrators, and towards remediating the structural and systemic drivers of violence in this context.
From immunotherapy to mRNA vaccines – the latest science on melanoma treatment explained
More than 16,000 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma each year. Most of these will be caught early, and can be cured by surgery.
Indigenous knowledge meets global health strategies at regional World Health Summit
The first regional World Health Summit took place in Melbourne earlier this year, bringing together participants from around the world to explore the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, climate change and planetary health.
What can health professionals do about climate change?
By focussing on the health impacts of climate change, health professionals can play a vital role in framing the need for climate actions in a way that is more personally meaningful and less controversial for the public and policy makers
New resources to help midlife women stay healthy
A new series of educational videos could be a useful tool for GPs who want to empower midlife women with knowledge to help them stay healthy for longer.
Australia can afford to bulk bill all GP visits. So why don’t we?
Being able to afford health care is a pressing issue for many Australians. And encouraging GPs to bulk bill is one measure the government is taking to ease the strain.
