Jocelyn Wright

Jocelyn Wright

Jocelyn is a medical journalist with a special interest in women's and children's health.

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Australian Doctor News

Dengue fever case sparks outbreak response

24th May 2019
A full outbreak response for dengue fever is underway in Rockhampton — a central Queensland city rarely touched by the…
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Mosquito
Australian Doctor News

Pro-choice group to begin training 'abortion doulas'

23rd May 2019
Women needing support when seeking an abortion will be offered abortion doulas from the end of the year. Children By Choice…
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Woman
Australian Doctor News

'Very unusual': 98 flu deaths confirmed, including four children

22nd May 2019
At least four children are among the 98 influenza deaths recorded Australia-wide already this year. The number of flu…
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Flu
Australian Doctor News

RACGP backs restrictions on aged care risperidone scripts

21st May 2019
The RACGP has issued a cautious welcome to a looming clampdown on risperidone prescribing in aged care homes announced by…
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Aged care
Australian Doctor News

Call to screen patients with cancer for hepatitis B

20th May 2019
All patients about to receive cancer treatment for haematological or solid tumours should be tested for hepatitis B virus …
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Chemotherapy
Australian Doctor News

Psychiatrists call for nicotine e-cigs to be legalised

16th May 2019
The peak body for psychiatrists is calling for e-cigarettes and nicotine vape products to be allowed into Australia. The…
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Vape
Specialist Updates Women's Health

First big data study tolls warning on benzo use in pregnancy

16th May 2019
A big data study of benzodiazepine use shows it is linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, but an Australian expert…
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Pregnant woman