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Monthly Archives: July 2018

How to ask someone you’re worried about

How to ask someone you're worried about if they're thinking of suicide https://t.co/g91eE4cZas via @ConversationEDU — The Ripple Effect (@preventstigma) July 24, 2018

July 25, 2018 in Mental Health / Drug & Alcohol.

GP training on Thursday Island!

Look at this amazing place we are privileged to live and work in: https://t.co/6x8G8Vt9U3 via @YouTube @Island_Docs — Allison Hempenstall (@Dr_Hempenstall) July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 in GP registrars/trainee resources.

A new strategy in suicide prevention

Australians urged to ask loved ones about suicide thoughts and plans #YouCanTalk https://t.co/oci0qDpL5c via @theage — beyondblue (@beyondblue) July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018 in Mental Health / Drug & Alcohol.

Severe asthma in Australia 2018

twitter.com/themja/status/1019428547071528960

July 18, 2018 in Emergency care.

6 new social media road rules — Doctor’s bag

Reflections on the changing nature of the social media highway. via 6 new social media road rules — Doctor’s bag

July 9, 2018 in FOAM, Social media.

Discontinuing long term benzodiazepine use

twitter.com/benzorecovery9/status/1015041096232161280

July 6, 2018 in Mental Health / Drug & Alcohol.

Why #GoRural ?

twitter.com/onthewardsorg/status/1013331889082413056

July 1, 2018 in Reflections on General Practice.

Burnout and scope of practice in new family physicians

twitter.com/maritacowie/status/1013250668402913281

July 1, 2018 in Doctor's health, Reflections on General Practice.

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