‘Unrelenting’ patient violence triggers call for improved security
Bed block, drug use and the failure to equip EDs for acute mental illness are responsible for rising rates of patient violence, doctors warn. Patients…
Tag: Psychiatry
Medicinal cannabis is Australia’s new ‘Dopesick’ prescription drug
Traditional prescribing is derived from a thorough history, examination, relevant investigations and evidence-based selection of the appropriate pharmaceutical if needed. The recent AHPRA crackdown on…
Spending just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year, study shows
Medicare spending on mental health services varies considerably depending on where in Australia you live, our new study shows. We found areas with lower Medicare spending…
GPs waiting for answers as new ADHD prescribing scheme draws closer
Dr Jess Weber says GPs have been left in the dark about the new push to allow them to diagnose, prescribe and manage ADHD. Based…
The Westfield attacker’s psychiatrist has been savaged over her care — this is what five expert witnesses actually think
When tragedy strikes, the inevitable question follows of whether it could have been prevented. In the case of Joel Cauchi, who killed six people with a 30cm…
When will GPs start diagnosing and prescribing for ADHD?
The first 65 GPs to independently diagnose and treat ADHD for adults and children should be ready to begin by the end of 2026, the…
Is hospital admission really the gold standard for mental health patients presenting to ED?
Sometimes, clusters of thoughts or issues occur together, leading to greater insights. It was not long after I had written my AusDoc article on the…
Let young dementia patients into aged care, says Dementia Australia
Kylie Miskovski.The Federal Government should give patients with younger-onset dementia the option of entering aged care, says peak body Dementia Australia. A 2020 government plan set a…
A GP guide to follow-up care for children after preterm birth
Preterm birth, that is birth prior to 37 completed weeks’ gestation, is associated with more challenges to health, growth and child development compared with birth…
GPs paid more than anaesthetists for hospital locum jobs — see the list
GPs rank seventh out of 15 specialties for hospital locum pay rates, averaging $234 an hour, an agency has found. Data on more than 4500…
