Public health for the 21st century
Addressing disease at the population level must be the focus of the health system and its practitioners in the new era, says GP Dr George Crisp. Read More...
Opinion
Aged Care in 2020
Aged care will continue to be in the news as the sector absorbs the recommendations from the Royal Commission. Read More...
Clinicians and biotech design
It’s no longer the case of build a medical device or app and it will be used.
Rather, innovators need to focus on real, unmet clinical needs by identifying clinical problems during periods of clinical immersion, directly observing clinical practice and engaging with clinicians. Read More...
Care – for the Whole Person
Busselton GP and educator Dr Sarah Moore takes a journey around mindful medicine. Read More...
Ageing in Place – a Lawyer’s Perspective
‘Ageing in place’ typically describes someone living in the home and community of their choice as they age, for as long as they are able to do so safely, independently, and comfortably. Understanding the framework set up by the Aged Care Act is central to an understanding of the role of Commonwealth funded aged care and what it means for ageing in place. Read More...
Working on your Zen
GP registrar and yoga teacher Dr Talia Steed urges colleagues to take a little time to reflect on the year that was and the year ahead. Read More...
Silicosis: When Will We Ever Learn?
Silicosis is emerging as the decade’s most problematic occupational health threat. Two eminent physicians, E/Professor Odwyn Jones and C/Professor Bill Musk, explain why. Read More...
Guest Opinion: To Vape or Not to Vape?
Occupational health consultant Dr K C Wan poses the question which is troubling policy makers and doctors alike. Read More...