Opinions

Despite the success of pill testing trials in Australia, there continues to be ideological opposition to a practice that could save lives.

David C Caldicott, Malcolm D McLeod

As ANZAC Day approaches, we hear the remarkable story of Major Josephine Mackerras who was turned down for a Member of the British Empire award despite being recommended for the commendation for making significant scientific efforts during the Second World War. 

Robert Likeman

Repealing the smokefree Act in Aotearoa New Zealand preserves the tobacco excise as a revenue stream for the country’s government but also benefits the tobacco industry.

Driss Ait Ouakrim, Samantha Howe, Tim Wilson, Coral Gartner, Tony Blakely

Our nationwide study has shown a number of factors related to missed nursing care in the operating room, with one key reason being poor communication within teams.

Brigid M Gillespie, Emma Harbeck, Wendy Chaboyer

People with dementia and their families should not be left feeling hopeless or unsupported after receiving a diagnosis. The following recommendations can help them, and their health care providers, to navigate this time.

David Foxe, Sau Chi Cheung, Olivier Piguet, Yun Tae Hwang

Staff and patients currently face challenges when accessing interpreter services, leading to a low uptake of services in a hospital setting.

Davina Tang

Specialist colleges and societies have a critical role in guiding the health care sector’s transition to a lower emissions future.

Sonia Chanchlani, Ben Dunne

Building more and better living space is crucial to eliminate rheumatic heart disease in Aboriginal people living in remote areas, yet the current model of remote housing is failing to improve conditions.

Simon Quilty

The normalisation of gambling means it is often overlooked as an underlying source of harm, but gambling-related suicides could be prevented with the right strategies and support.

Angela Rintoul