Primary Healthcare
-
Qld Mum lobbies for Champix drug warning AAP - 21-09-2015
A mother has gathered almost 50,000 signatures calling on the federal government to mandate health warning labels on the anti-smoking drug, Champix.
-
Poor pre-hospital care costs $300M AAP - 07-09-2015
Poor pre-hospital treatment is estimated to cost Australia $300 million annually, a new study shows. Older Australians with chronic conditions
-
Enhanced checks needed to save lives HealthTimes - 12-04-2016
The release of new data stating one in five Australians is affected by multiple chronic diseases highlights the vital need for improved systems for detecting and managing
-
Poor health literacy blamed for obesity AAP - 12-08-2015
Poor health literacy, and not a lack of motivation, could be the main reason patients have difficulty overcoming obesity issues, UNSW research says.
-
New dependent drug guide for GPs AAP - 30-07-2015
A new guide has been created for Australian GPS prescribing benzodiazepines to improve patient care. GPs prescribing benzodiazepines can now
-
Rural Australian's health suffering AAP - 28-07-2015
The health of Australians in rural and remote areas is generally poorer than that of people in cities, a new report shows. Suicide rates are
-
Obese 'unlikely' to achieve healthy weight AAP - 08-06-2017
A new British study shows it's very unlikely an obese person will ever achieve and maintain a standard body weight. The chances of an obese
-
Too much sitting is 'a health hazard' AAP - 16-07-2015
Many Australians risk their health by being virtually immobile for more than 70 per cent of their day, warns expert Australians need to vacate
-
Med prices could be halved if reforms pass AAP - 22-06-2015
The prices of 170 common prescription medicines could be slashed next year if PBS reforms pass the Senate, the federal health minister says.
-
Dump homeopathy products, pharmacists told AAP - 03-06-2015
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says pharmacists should stop selling homeopathic products because they do nothing for users.
-
Medicare needs to evolve: AMA AAP - 29-05-2015
Doctors are set to discuss how to get the Medicare system out of its mid-life crisis at the AMA's national conference in Brisbane. Doctors
-
What health inheritance are you passing on? HealthTimes - 05-09-2014
Who do you think is responsible for teaching your kids about health and healthy living? Is that a responsibility you place on yourself or do you believe it should be
-
Pharmacist survey aims to shape profession Karen Keast - 12-08-2014
Pharmacists are being asked to participate in a major survey designed to shape the future of the pharmacy profession. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Article Search
To search for an article, enter a keyword term and click SEARCH
Practice Hubs
For practice specific information, select a field from the list below: