Practice Connect
Stay informed with Practice Connect, your monthly digest of healthcare’s most relevant topics. We deliver evidence-based insights on controversial health debates, prevention strategies, and practical clinical guidance to help you navigate patient conversations and stay current with Australian healthcare developments.
Getting started with MyMedicare patient registration
MyMedicare is now open for voluntary registration to Australians with a valid Medicare card or a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Veteran card....
Navigating MyMedicare: What you can do now to prepare
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general...
Is the quality of sleep more important than quantity
We have often heard that an adult needs between seven and nine hours sleep a night to feel properly refreshed and to function at their best the next...
Is early childhood abuse linked to poor pregnancy outcomes?
According to the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study nearly two in three Australians (62.2%) reported that they had experienced at least one...
Do alcohol apps help curb young drinking?
You probably have a general sense of how much you drink, if you drink – but we all know there can be a big difference between ballpark estimates and...
Are exercise ‘weekend warriors’ at increased risk of heart disease?
For many, the working week leaves little time for exercise – it’s something you fit in as a “weekend warrior” on the courts, in the water, on the...
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