Health care and the homeless
Health care for the state’s homeless people has never been more critical. Jan Hallam reports. Read More...
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GP – working with the whole person
Dr Ramya Raman is a GP who loves connecting with her patients to nurture trust for their ongoing care and a lot of people are taking notice. Ara Jansen reports. Read More...
Spirit Review: Republic of Fremantle
Welcome to the first Medical Forum distilled spirits review with the Republic of Fremantle, an urban distillery located in the historic heart of Fremantle. I was able to visit the distillery before its formal opening last year and was impressed with the Muller still and their process of producing spirit. Read More...
In-brief: February 2021
People in Western Australia making health care headlines. Read More...
In the news: February 2021
In the news February 2020: Crunching the data; Predicting a killer; Hive of activity; Indigenous health boost; New chief for HSS; Tick for female testosterone; GPs not so wounded; Sobering limits; Calls to hose down fake news; Higher CO2 may risk young lungs; Let’s talk about it; Interns find a home. Read More...
Case Study: Comprehensive pathology, histopathology and molecular typing in customising cancer treatment
A 40-year-old female presented to the ED with intermittent abdominal pain of two to three months duration, as well as PR and PV bleeding. Her past medical history included an appendectomy two years prior, and primary hyperparathyroidism. She had no family history of malignancy. On examination, the patient had a tender abdomen with absent bowel sounds. Read More...
Deadline approaching to join national COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out
The Australian Department of Health is requesting expressions of interest from general practices wanting to participate in phase 1b of the national Covid-19 vaccine roll-out strategy. Read More...
Let 2021 entertain you
As we prepare to say goodbye and good riddance to 2020, prepare yourself for a new year of fun. Read More...