31 July 2023
Rare diseases — more common than you’d think
Rare diseases have a huge impact on individuals, their families and society, and all doctors must be prepared to respond and help patients on their medical journey.
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10 July 2023
GPs need more support in treating sleep conditions
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...
13 June 2023
GP liaison officers boost primary care connections
The Queensland General Practice Liaison Network is a multidisciplinary collaboration of clinicians working to improve the patient journey between general practice and hospitals.
8 May 2023
Asthma management: Australia can do better
Medical practitioners in Australia could be doing more to help patients with asthma, particularly in helping reduce preventable asthma, write Professor Peter Gibson, Professor Phil Bardin, Professor Christine Jenkins and...
1 May 2023
Medicare limitations causing preventable blindness
Urgent action is required to address the systemic barriers deterring access to eye health care in Australia, write Dr Gifar Hassan and Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe AM.
24 April 2023
Doctors need more say in fixing GP crisis
Australian society cannot afford for general practice to collapse, writes Queensland GP Natasha Yates.
24 April 2023
Vaping now in primary schools
Vaping in Australian schools is becoming widespread, with some students taking up e-cigarettes because they are seeing their peers vape.
11 April 2023
Complex neurodevelopmental disorders: MBS changes
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule will benefit children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, write Elizabeth Elliott, Marcel Zimmet and Julie Flanagan.
13 March 2023
Long COVID: Why isn't anyone listening?
The experience of Australians with long COVID can help inform responsive and effective health care, writes occupational therapist Dr Danielle Hitch ...
