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GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

By Tanya Davison, Prof Sunil Bhar

Public health

Clinical Articles

More prescribing powers for nurse practitioners?

GP survey reveals strong views and important nuances...

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

Cow’s milk vs formula – recommendations have changed

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and current Australian advice is no exception...

By Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull, Dr Nina Jane Chad

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Sexual health, Women's health

Clinical Articles

IUD problem solving: Sexual health experts answer your questions

They’re super effective, but what if things don’t quite to plan?

By Healthed

Policy

Clinical Articles

Are government and the media creating a ‘greedy doctor’ narrative?

GPs feel like they’re being set up as scapegoats for the decline in bulk billing and the failure of Medicare…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Clinical Articles

Cheaper medicines and a new approach for mental health care. Will the budget make us healthier?

Health was a centrepiece of last year’s budget, based on a new vision for Medicare. This year, there is less health reform, but the budget does set the foundation for a new approach to community-based mental health care.

By Peter Breadon, Anika Stobart

Policy

Clinical Articles

Urgent care clinics – solution or just a Band-Aid? 

While solving some problems, many GPs feel that they will create many more….

By Lynnette Hoffman

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

First human bird flu case reported in Victoria

Here’s what we know so far...

By Prof Raina MacIntyre, Haley Stone

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help?

In this year’s budget, the government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in two decades: a digital early intervention service to relieve Australians’ early psychological distress before it builds into mental illness.

By Peter Baldwin

Pharmacology, Policy

Clinical Articles

Pharmacy Guild gets what it wants…yet again

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

By A/Prof Lesley Russell

Diabetes and metabolism, Policy

Clinical Articles

GLP-1 restrictions will make care trickier, but GPs supportive

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

More prescribing powers for nurse practitioners?

GP survey reveals strong views and important nuances...

Cow’s milk vs formula – recommendations have changed

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and current Australian advice is no exception...

IUD problem solving: Sexual health experts answer your questions

They’re super effective, but what if things don’t quite to plan?

Are government and the media creating a ‘greedy doctor’ narrative?

GPs feel like they’re being set up as scapegoats for the decline in bulk billing and the failure of Medicare…

Cheaper medicines and a new approach for mental health care. Will the budget make us healthier?

Health was a centrepiece of last year’s budget, based on a new vision for Medicare. This year, there is less health reform, but the budget does set the foundation for a new approach to community-based mental health care.

Urgent care clinics – solution or just a Band-Aid?

While solving some problems, many GPs feel that they will create many more….

First human bird flu case reported in Victoria

Here’s what we know so far...

Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help?

In this year’s budget, the government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in two decades: a digital early intervention service to relieve Australians’ early psychological distress before it builds into mental illness.

Pharmacy Guild gets what it wants…yet again

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

GLP-1 restrictions will make care trickier, but GPs supportive

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

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Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

GP survey reveals strong views and important nuances...

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and current Australian advice is no exception...

They’re super effective, but what if things don’t quite to plan?

GPs feel like they’re being set up as scapegoats for the decline in bulk billing and the failure of Medicare…

Health was a centrepiece of last year’s budget, based on a new vision for Medicare. This year, there is less health reform, but the budget does set the foundation for a new approach to community-based mental health care.

While solving some problems, many GPs feel that they will create many more….

Here’s what we know so far...

In this year’s budget, the government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in two decades: a digital early intervention service to relieve Australians’ early psychological distress before it builds into mental illness.

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

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