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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.

National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Information packs for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) have just been distributed to general practices across Australia. While the program launched in July, these resources provide practical guidance for identifying and referring eligible patients...

Mental Health and the Nation’s Health

  A recent survey of over 2400 general practitioners and GPs in training by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has found that mental health conditions continue to be the most common reason that people see their GP....

Social media age restrictions on young people: what’s the evidence?

From the of 10th December of this year, social media platforms will be required to restrict access to users under the age of 16.  According to the eSafety Commissioner. The platforms include those where:   the sole purpose, or a significant purpose, of the service is...
TikTok on Contraception

TikTok on Contraception

Misleading, to say the least A new study has raised warnings about the contraception advice being handed out in Tik Tok videos which are being...

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What exactly is ‘junk food’?

What exactly is ‘junk food’?

Junk food is not the same as ultra processed food since not all ultra processed foods are harmful. For example, while infant milk formulas are ultra...

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Is organic food worth the money?

Is organic food worth the money?

The Australian organic industry is worth $2.6 billion according to the latest Australian Organic Market Report. Just in case the message gets buried...

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