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Keep the Fire Burning: bridging gaps and building trust

Australia's healthcare system, often lauded for its comprehensive and accessible nature, has a glaring gap when it comes to addressing the unique needs of First Nations people.

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New resources to optimise veteran healthcare
New resources to optimise veteran healthcare
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

Launching tomorrow, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has partnered with medical education company Medcast, to provide freely available resources for health professionals to assess and manage veterans’ health.

Tools for your practice: Enhancing Consultations with Veterans
Tools for your practice: Enhancing Consultations with Veterans
Dr Catherine Eltringham

DVA clients are current and ex-service personnel with a variety of service and operations experience. They include people from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Minimising risk of CLABSI - Standard or Surgical ANTT®?
Minimising risk of CLABSI - Standard or Surgical ANTT®?
Jenny Browne

Antiseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT®) plays a critical role in managing Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) to prevent infections. While both standard and surgical ANTT approaches aim to maintain asepsis during procedures, they differ significantly in their application and outcomes. Understanding these distinctions ensures healthcare providers optimise infection control and patient safety in wound care and CVAD management.

Launch of VETs HeLP: Veterans Healthcare eLearning Platform
Launch of VETs HeLP: Veterans Healthcare eLearning Platform
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

Are you a general practitioner or health professional looking to enhance your knowledge and skills in treating veterans? Welcome to the VETs HeLP: Veterans Healthcare eLearning Platform.

Veterans’ mental health – an overview
Veterans’ mental health – an overview
Dr Catherine Eltringham

Veteran mental illness can stem from military service experiences. PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse are some of the outcomes experienced by veterans. These issues are exacerbated by reintegration challenges and perceived lack of support.

Managing gout in 2024 – are you up to date?
Managing gout in 2024 – are you up to date?
Dr Kate Annear

Gout, a chronic inflammatory condition, is often undertreated despite its impact on quality of life. Misconceptions include it being only a lifestyle disease or affecting only older men. Effective management requires lifelong urate-lowering therapy and addressing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic factors.

Veteran health – an overview
Veteran health – an overview
Dr Catherine Eltringham

Veterans’ health may seem complicated but veterans suffer from the same conditions as other Australians, albeit often at an earlier age due to the interaction of several factors and changes that occur across the course of military life, from enlistment to retirement.

The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Susan Helmrich

The complexity of clinical communication necessitates a shift in resuscitation training. We should challenge terms like "soft skills" and "non-technical skills," and instead refer to them as essential resuscitation skills. A holistic approach that highlights the interconnectedness of these skills is vital for achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
Dr Catherine Eltringham

GPs have a vital role in supporting patients with dementia during the transition away from driving. Understanding the emotional impact, legal responsibilities, and strategies for preparing for change can help ensure a smoother, more supportive process for all involved.