Medical Forum Weekly Archives - Page 110 of 194

Double-dispensing divides the ranks

Medical Forum·April 27, 2023

A plan to allow millions of patients to buy 60 days’ worth of medicines for the price of a single prescription has reignited a longstanding turf war between doctors and pharmacists, amid warnings it could lead to supply shortages. Read More...

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Poverty driving US mortality

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

Poverty has now become the fourth leading cause of death in the US, according to a new report released by the University of California. Read More...

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Medicare urgent care clinics launched

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

A central pillar of the Federal Government’s health strategy began to take shape this week with the announcement of four new urgent care clinics (UCCs) in Tasmania. Read More...

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The failure of the NMHC

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC), the body charged with leading Australia’s mental health and suicide reforms, will be formally investigated over its “dysfunctional culture.” Read More...

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‘God’ sues AFL over concussions

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

Following in the footsteps of more than 60 former AFL players, the man known as ‘God’ is now suing the code over the effect of repeated concussions. Read More...

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Asthma restrictions on GPs

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

Paediatricians, respiratory specialists, GPs, and parents have been left wondering why the PBACs sudden decision to restrict access to fluticasone propionate inhalers for children under six has not been rescinded. Read More...

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GPs urged to sign up for grants

Medical Forum·April 20, 2023

WA GP clinics are being urged to apply for one-off community health grants of up to $50,000 from the Federal Government. Read More...

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92% cut to ‘the pill’ still effective

Medical Forum·April 13, 2023

A new study has suggested that the dose of hormones in common contraceptives such as 'the pill' could be reduced by as much as 92% and still be effective. Read More...

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Features

Q&A with RACGP Vice President and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman

From the classroom to the consultation room

The state of play on Thriving Kids – and the role of GPs

No easy cure: the drive behind vaccine hesitancy

Clinicals

Credentialled Diabetes Educators: Essential partners in diabetes management

Management and treatment of osteoporosis

The future of endometriosis diagnosis and management

A guide to radiofrequency ablation

Guest Columns

Compassionate release of super: What you need to know

How good doctors make complicated decisions

The downside of funding longer consultations

When a doctor becomes the patient – making your practice doctor friendly

Lifestyle

Solace in solitude – embracing being alone

The artist and the clinician

A WA wine dynasty – four generations of Olive Farm Wines

Killing buzzwords one show at a time

Medical Forum Weekly

Double-dispensing divides the ranks

Medicare urgent care clinics launched

The failure of the NMHC

‘God’ sues AFL over concussions

Asthma restrictions on GPs

GPs urged to sign up for grants

92% cut to ‘the pill’ still effective

SCARBOROUGH: Looking for a permanent GP

GP to join our established mixed billing clinic

Opening for  VR GP – F/time or P/time

General Practitioner in East Victoria Park – High earning potential

East Perth – ENROLLED NURSE

Luma – Shenton Park – Women’s health GP