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Lynnette Hoffman

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Policy

Clinical Articles

Serious concerns about AHPRA power to suspend without proof

‘Guilty until proven innocent’ with doctors in limbo for years, experts say

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

The ischaemic heart disease gender gap 

Why are outcomes for women so much worse, and what you can do about it… 

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Do you track which arm you give a vaccine booster in?

Most GPs don’t give it much thought, but new research suggests it may impact immune response…

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Research linking viral infections with Alzheimer’s Disease is getting more attention

How strong is the evidence for a causal connection?

Career

Clinical Articles

GPs lukewarm on 1800Medicare proposal, despite RACGP support

Expanding free helpline sounds good in principle, but fragmentation of care is yet again the main concern…

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Concerns GLP-1s may reduce oral progesterone absorption

Data showing Mounjaro reduces OCP bioavailability has prompted new guidance for women taking both GLP-1s and MHT...

Career

Clinical Articles

AHPRA to name & shame doctors who engage in ‘sexual misconduct’

Experts raise concerns that new bill will be overkill in many cases, plus your colleagues weigh in...

Oncology

Clinical Articles

Big changes to prostate cancer screening recommended

Two-yearly PSA testing, with MRI if elevated, recommended in new draft guidelines for early detection of prostate cancer...

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Endometriosis – rethinking the role of surgery

Overused in the past, experts are debating where surgery fits into modern management of persistent pelvic pain and endometriosis…

Policy

Clinical Articles

60-day prescribing failure – don’t blame GPs

Experts blame inertia for low uptake, but GPs say it's quality of care concerns...

Career

Clinical Articles

How to tackle unfair online reviews?

Here’s what over 1,000 of your colleagues say they would do…

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Alzheimer’s blood test coming soon to Australia 

GPs overseas are already using Alzheimer's blood tests - here's how it will work in Australia...

The hidden cost of part-time GPs

Patients who see their regular GP go significantly longer between consults than those who see a different GP in the same practice, a new UK-based study has found.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

General practice as a lifestyle career? GPs weigh in…

Whether you peruse pitches from peak bodies or talk to medical grads pondering their next step, you’ll notice a predominant theme: lifestyle

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career, Lifestyle

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Genetics

Concerns over proposed ‘permanent record’ for sexual boundary violations

As health ministers consider proposed reforms that would see a health professional’s entire regulatory history published indefinitely on a national register should a tribunal find them guilty of sexual misconduct or sexual boundary violations, we asked GPs for their thoughts.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Neurology, Public health

GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career

Why are so many Aussies on antidepressants for so long?

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

By Lynnette Hoffman, Sophia Auld

Clinical Articles

Psychiatry

Iron deficiency, young people and the developing brain

Low iron status can have a massive impact on mental health and beyond…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

CPD-induced retirements

The Medical Board shrugs off survey results showing CPD could be worsening the workforce shortage…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career

Bondi attack: How much is our fractured health system to blame?

System failure, under resourcing or impossible to prevent? GPs weigh in...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

Testosterone therapy for low libido – without the hype

Evidence-based assessment and management is crucial, despite what they say on TikTok...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Does vaping actually work for tobacco cessation?

Three experts explain the evidence and practical implications for GPs...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Addiction medicine

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