10 Apr 2024
‘I couldn’t walk’: GP’s personal story of vitamin B6 toxicity
Found in listed medicines, energy drinks, cereals and weight loss shakes, some people are consuming more than 50x the recommended daily intake.
10 Apr 2024
A key mental health question: ‘What are you eating?’
GPs must keep nutrition front of mind when working to improve a patient’s mental health, write Dr Terri-Lynne South and Professor Lauren Ball.
10 Apr 2024
Time to prepare, plan and protect this winter
Tasmanians are urged to prepare, plan and protect themselves and their families this winter from severe illness caused by acute respiratory infections such as Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
10 Apr 2024
A ‘hearty’ welcome to our new website, featuring our new logo and branding
The ‘orange heart’ has been seen and used universally as a symbol for care and friendship. It is seen as being ‘heart-warming and encouraging’ and used as a symbol of ‘always being there for me’ – values that connect with palliative care.
10 Apr 2024
Scholarship to support Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in the delivery of palliative care
Palliative Care Australia is proud to partner with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) for the 2024 Heather May Herrick Scholarship Program.
09 Apr 2024
Would your patients benefit from toolkit with exercise, weight management information?
We’re seeking your feedback SWSPHN is considering creating a toolkit with information about free local exercise and weight management programs, weight management apps, online education and resources, and support to quit smoking and, alcohol and other drug use.
09 Apr 2024
Has your practice updated your NASH certificate?
The start of 2024 has been busy with the expiry of NASH (National Authentication Service for Health) certificates for many general practices, specialists, pharmacies and allied health providers.
09 Apr 2024
Statement on ABC Four Corners Pain Factory Episode
Arthritis Australia(link is external), Chronic Pain Australia and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia want to recognise the consumers, living with chronic pain, who came forward and bravely shared their personal experiences on ABC’s Four Corners(link is external)
09 Apr 2024
International Cardiologists headline NoVa 2024
Dr Atta Behfar is a Cardiologist from the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and we’re thrilled that he is bringing his expertise to NoVa 2024.
09 Apr 2024
Study shines light on oxycodone prescribing habits
Regional patients are most likely to be first-time users, with a study warning GPs to use ‘careful assessment’ when prescribing.