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.
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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.
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
The difficulties of treating menopause in Australia
It has been a difficult 20 years in the treatment of menopause, but now some education groups and new initiatives are leading the way.
Supporting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ people in regional Australia
Tailored mental health awareness-raising, training and health promotion are needed to enhance psychological support for gender and sexually diverse people experiencing a high prevalence of depression, self-harm or suicide ideation.
GPs need more evidence that digital mental health services work before prescribing them
Digital mental health services play an important role in future health service design. However, if GPs are to prescribe them, we need more evidence of their accessibility and efficacy.
Drug companies pay doctors over A$11 million a year for travel and education. Here’s which specialties received the most
Drug companies are paying Australian doctors millions of dollars a year to fly to overseas conferences and meetings, give talks to other doctors, and to serve on advisory boards, our research shows.
Top End hospital leads the green revolution in health care
A volunteer project at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is using native landscapes to adapt to climate while enhancing wellbeing, Indigenous cultural security and local biodiversity.
Prevention of pregnancy complications should be a priority
Prevention of common pregnancy complications has the potential to improve maternal health, reduce long term metabolic and cardiovascular risk, decrease transgenerational transmission of future disease risk to babies, and reduce hospital costs.
