Toxic uranium and lead exposure linked to teen vaping As teenage vaping rises in Australia, a US study has warned that the habit could be exposing users to harmful heavy metals.
Former GP calls for schools to adopt ‘vaping areas’ Allocating nicotine-addicted children a space to vape is ‘compassionate and pragmatic’ a NSW inquiry heard, but the idea has already proved divisive.
Recreational vaping ban one step closer The RACGP has backed a new Commonwealth plan which would make it illegal to import, make, or sell the product, except for medical reasons.
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
In Practice: Financial advice for GPs Early career GPs can learn more about personal finance fundamentals to help achieve their financial goals and work–life balance.
In Practice: Reflective writing for clinician wellbeing The Doctors for Women in Rural Medicine Committee is hosting a new workshop aimed at overcoming isolation and reducing burnout.
Vaping numbers surge despite crackdown Almost 400,000 Australians took up vaping between December 2022–23, representing a 30% year-on-year increase.
Three requirements for vape law success Lawmakers need to ensure users don’t turn to the illicit market, writes Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall.
DoHAC predicts early peak for vape prescriptions Documents published by the Office of Impact Analysis forecast a 10% annual decline in presentations for prescriptions once reforms bed in.
Provisional guidance out for vaping changes As a clampdown on the availability of e-cigarettes comes into effect, the RACGP has released revised guidelines for review.