More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study
A study by ROSA found 6 in 10 Australian aged care residents are taking antidepressants, rising from 46.1% in 2006 to 58.5% in 2019.
Factors include increased ment...
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More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study
A study by ROSA found 6 in 10 Australian aged care residents are taking antidepressants, rising from 46.1% in 2006 to 58.5% in 2019.
Factors include increased mental health focus due to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
The study highlights the importance of non-drug treatments and the need for further investigation into antidepressant use in aged care.
ROSA is calling for improved mental health care delivery and encouraging open discussions between residents, families, and healthcare providers.
Doctors say Medicare bulk billing incentives exacerbating gender pay gap among GPs
· Female GPs, like Dr Price, face a gender pay disparity in Medicare payments due to recent changes in GP incentivisation for bulk billing, with incentives n...
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Doctors say Medicare bulk billing incentives exacerbating gender pay gap among GPs
· Female GPs, like Dr Price, face a gender pay disparity in Medicare payments due to recent changes in GP incentivisation for bulk billing, with incentives not increased for mental health and antenatal care appointments.
· Female GPs, who often spend longer with patients on complex issues, end up earning less, leading some to reduce their hours or seek alternative work.
· The system's focus on high throughput rather than time spent with patients disadvantages female GPs and undermines the value of their quality care.
· Advocates like Dr Stone and Dr Simonis are calling for fairer payments to acknowledge the extra time and effort female GPs dedicate to their patients' needs.
Indigenous psychologist slams WA man who allegedly restrained three children with cable ties
· A 45-year-old man in Western Australia allegedly physically restrained three Indigenous children outside a home in Broome, causing outrage and di...
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Indigenous psychologist slams WA man who allegedly restrained three children with cable ties
· A 45-year-old man in Western Australia allegedly physically restrained three Indigenous children outside a home in Broome, causing outrage and distress in the community.
· The children, aged six, seven, and eight, were found bound together with cable ties outside the property.
· The man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, with police stating that the force used was not proportionate.
· The incident was described as "confronting" and "disturbing" by WA Premier Roger Cook, urging the community to let the police investigate the matter.
Exercise is essential to increase independence of people with disabilities, but many find gyms inaccessible and unwelcoming
· With determination and support, Jason Mayweather, a man with cerebral palsy, works on improving his strength and ...
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Exercise is essential to increase independence of people with disabilities, but many find gyms inaccessible and unwelcoming
· With determination and support, Jason Mayweather, a man with cerebral palsy, works on improving his strength and balance at a disability-friendly gym in Brisbane.
· Despite facing challenges and previous negative experiences in other gyms, he continues to strive for independence.
· Dr. Georgia Munro-Cook highlights the importance of accessible exercise programs for people with disabilities, emphasizing the positive impact on mental health.
· Through his passion for sports, Jason advocates for all-ability sports in schools and believes in modifying activities to overcome limitations, proving that with effort and determination, anything is achievable.
