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Are Medically Prescribed Opioids Killing Australians?
In 1996 Oxycontin a drug more powerful than Heroin hit the medical marketplace. It was touted as the cure for any pain, without addiction and without risk. Drug Companies have made many millions from this drug, at the cost of many deaths. In 2018 we face an evolving...
Are Medically Prescribed Opioids Killing Australians?
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Do You Even Aged Care?
Last night on the 730 Report we saw several GPs make the point that fewer GPs are providing care to elderly Australians in Nursing Homes and other Aged Care facilities. See Here TRACY BOWDEN: Dr Joseph is a strong believer in continuity of care. DR PETER...
The Psychology of Money (Social Determinants of Health)
When it comes to what makes us sick, approximately 75% of our health issues happen to our patients and us before they or we engage the health care system. The Social Determinants of Health come into play here: Social and cultural determinants of health these are...
Little Sick, Big Sick
GPs, Pharmacists, and Nurse Practitioners have roles in primary care - but it's not either or. It's both. They shouldn't be competing against each other. They are not the same. Professor Claire Jackson has her views and expresses them eloquently below. My views are:...
Partridge Street General Practice has better options for your pain – 1
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that prescribers avoid opioids for most chronic pain. Read more here: Partridge Street General Practice is proud to be a low prescriber of opioids, narcotics, and other medications that have NOT been...