Did the pharmacist UTI prescribing trial ever secure ethics approval?
AusDoc speaks to Queensland University of Technology about its involvement in a trial where doctors claim patients have been harmed
Tag: Evidence-based medicine
5000 GPs targeted with ‘nudge’ letters over pathology requests
The focus is on doctors above the 90th percentile for ordering thyroid function tests, as well as tests for iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
Acupuncture is theatrical placebo – so why do doctors do it?
When we speak of evidence-based practice, many people understand this to mean that therapies or treatments have been proven in well-conducted research. There is, however,…
Patient enrolment vs usual GP care: Aussie trial suggests little difference
The RACGP president is stressing the study is not robust enough to draw firm conclusions.
No wonder GPs are at a loss over how to taper opioids
An Australian analysis of the medical literature found 'no intervention stands out for recommendation'.
Is it really possible to escape the pressures for defensive medicine?
Australian Doctor speaks to health law lecturer Professor Nola Ries to find out how doctors can avoid defensive medicine.
Why blood transfusions are often seen as bad medicine
Dr Simon Towler, an intensive care specialist, explains the limited evidence for their widespread use.
The Pharmacy Guild says dispenser–prescriber divide is a ‘truly ancient notion’
Declaration comes as the Federal Government warns the looming north Queensland pharmacy prescribing trial is 'inconsistent' with Commonwealth medic…
Cutting through the tongue tie myths
There is a lot of conjecture surrounding the diagnosis and management of tongue, upper lip and buccal ties, but what does the evidence say?
AusDoc investigation: The Pharmacy Guild, its lobbyists and its money
How it works to protect the interests of its members.
