Pharmacists across NSW will manage wounds, reflux and acne ‘to end GP wait times’
The NSW Government wants pharmacists to diagnose and treat seven more conditions by 2026, including mild to moderate acne and acute minor wounds. The other…
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GP referral networks crucial to stop cowboy cannabis prescribers, says top doctor
Knowing local GPs who prescribe medicinal cannabis is key to protecting patients from the “perfunctory” prescribers, says NSW Health’s chief addiction medicine specialist. Sydney GP…
Is implanting spinal cord stimulators for pain really the next pelvic mesh scandal?
For months, private health insurers have been demanding that the TGA stop doctors implanting spinal cord stimulators. Private Healthcare Australia says the devices, which involve…
Spot Dx — Be first out the gait to diagnose this calf pain
Edie, an eight-year-old girl, is seen via telehealth consultation with 24 hours of bilateral calf pain and disturbed gait, worsening despite regular paracetamol administration. Test…
No arthroscopy for uncomplicated knee OA: new guidance
Arthroscopic procedures such as debridement and partial meniscectomy should not be offered for uncomplicated knee osteoarthritis, according to strengthened clinical guidance. The 2024 Osteoarthritis of…
Consider trialling triptans when headaches affect daily activities, neurologist urges
A neurologist is encouraging GPs to consider trialling triptans for headaches that affect day-to-day function even without “show stopper” migraine symptoms. Dr Bronwyn Jenkins, a…
Spot Dx — A painful elbow that’s just not cricket
Jim is a 63-year-old retired, right-handed labourer who presents with 12 months of a progressively painful right elbow. Test your clinical know-how by taking the…
A GP guide to persistent pelvic pain
Need to know: Persistent pelvic pain affects up to one in four women and imposes potentially significant psychosocial, functional and physical burdens.1-3 Economic analyses report…
Spot Dx — What’s sparked this hand pain?
Matt, a 41-year-old electrician, presents with intermittent right arm swelling for about one month, worsening over the past few days and now with associated purple-red…
AusDoc special report: Is medicinal cannabis prescribing out of control?
“The script for medicinal cannabis comes in, then things start to fall apart for them,” says Dr Stephen Parker. “They become dramatically unwell and don’t return…
