Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Voluntary assisted dying: Is your practice ready?

Medical Forum·February 11, 2021

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 will come into effect on 1 July 2021 throughout Western Australia. The new legislation will offer a new alternative to patients suffering from a terminal illness. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Is it time to grow? New Webinar about ways to expand your general practice

Medical Forum·February 11, 2021

This RACGP free webinar will explain your options, risks and provide case examples. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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BerlinCase viewer: Covid-19 educational app

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody·February 10, 2021

The BerlinCase viewer: COVID-19 imaging educational app was designed as a multicentre collaborative effort between Western Australia, Germany and Italy during the initial heavy outbreak in Europe in early 2020. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Current trends in palliative care

Dr Logan Shemer·February 8, 2021

Over the past year I have been privileged to work with the Great Southern Palliative Care Service as a registrar in Albany. From this vantage point I see some emerging trends. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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GPs and the health of the nation

Medical Forum·February 8, 2021

The RACGP has released its 2020 General Practice Health of the Nation Report. In the survey, GPs recounted some of their major concerns treating patients during the pandemic. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Voluntary Assisted Dying – what are the choices?

Dr Peter Beahan & Dr Richard Lugg·February 8, 2021

Depending on jurisdiction, a person eligible for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) may have a choice from one of three possibilities. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Innovation and hope

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical Editor·February 8, 2021

We generally start a new year hoping it will be an improvement on its predecessor. In 2021, this is probably more apt than any year since 1945 when there was hope for an end to war. Read More...

Clinical Opinion Opinion

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WA disability plan champions inclusion

Julie Waylen·February 8, 2021

The WA government has added its weight behind people with disability. NDS WA State Manager Julie Waylen applauds the move. Read More...

Guest Column

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Features

Beyond hot flushes – the HRT debate

GP deserts putting patients and practitioners at risk

Meet Professor Livia Hool – a champion of cardiac disease research and advocacy

Patient and clinician experiences collide In a Heartbeat

Clinicals

Advances in breast cancer treatment and surgery

Sexually transmissible infections in WA: stay up to date and keep testing

Updates in the management of common vulval conditions

Updates to the Australian Cervical Screening Program: What you need to know

Guest Columns

Reframing HIV prevention for WA’s diverse communities

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

The emotional side of money – how to avoid biases to become a better investor

Lifestyle

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

Read all about the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

Round out summer at Sculpture at Bathers

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Voluntary assisted dying: Is your practice ready?

Is it time to grow? New Webinar about ways to expand your general practice

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Current trends in palliative care

GPs and the health of the nation

Voluntary Assisted Dying – what are the choices?

Innovation and hope

WA disability plan champions inclusion

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