Welcome to the ThinkGP blog! Our writers share their thoughts on healthcare, the health industry and life in general.
Dr James Best stresses the importance of early intervention, support and guidance in autism, and reflects on his life-changing journey to Africa with his son Sam, diagnosed with autism at the age of 3.
Dr Allan Shell sits down to pen his thoughts on dementia in general practice, and how you can help promote quality of life, rather than just longevity of life, in your older patients.
GP Registrar Georgia Frew shares her fears, frustrations and self discoveries on the path to becoming a part of the future of healthcare.
Painaustralia CEO Carol Bennett addresses a fundamental health issue impacting the quality of life for millions of Australians, and implores GPs and allied health professionals to better equip themselves to manage chronic pain in an aged care setting in particular.
''Mother knows best'' - a familiar phrase and the basis of this piece exploring the importance of taking parental concern into consideration when presented with developmental delay, an identifier for Fragile X syndrome.
Dr Phil Parker explores the effect of PTSD on patients and their families, and we hear from Vietnam veteran and PTSD sufferer Richard who explains the importance of a good support network when battling with PTSD
Etienne Reiss urges health professionals to help in the fight against bowel cancer, the second biggest cancer killer in Australia, ahead of Red Apple Day.
Manager of Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation at Cancer Council Victoria, Kate Broun investigates the cause and effects of Lynch syndrome, and what GPs can do to ensure appropriate and effective screening of patients.
