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.
Is the Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab really a turning point for treatment?
About 400,000 Australians are living with dementia and most of them have Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the...
‘Smart drugs’ not so smart when it comes to complex problems
‘Smart drugs’ not so smart when it comes to complex problems Recent reports suggest stimulant drugs, usually used to treat ADHD are being taken by...
MyMedicare is coming: How to get ready for patient registrations now
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general...
Is social prescribing just what the doctor ordered?
Social prescribing is the practice where health professionals, including GPs, have the resources and infrastructure to refer and/or link patients to...
The breastfeeding aversion response explained
Breastfeeding is a natural way for a mother to feed her baby and it provides the nutrition a baby needs during their first 6 months. However, there...
Education intervention targets link between alcohol and breast cancer
Breast cancer has several risk factors, in particular age and genetics. Drinking alcohol is also a significant risk factor but evidence suggests...





