Professor Meredith Temple-Smith
Deputy Head and Director of Research Training, Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
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Yes, older people are having sex – we need to talk about it
Rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) are growing faster among older Australians than among younger people, pointing to the need for tailored information campaigns
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Do new doctors get enough child health experience?
During training doctors see a lot of emergency presentations prior to entering General Practice, but evidence suggests they aren’t as confident in treating child mental health and behavioural problems
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Support after miscarriage – how can we do better?
Miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy complications, occurring in about one in four pregnancies, yet it is rarely talked about in society
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Superbug gonorrhoea: should we be afraid?
We know sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea are on the rise, and so is antibiotic resistance. If nothing else is available, would you accept the harsh treatments of the past?
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Taking the ‘sex’ out of sexually transmissible infections
In a world where sex and sexuality are more public than ever, how can we overcome the persistent stigma attached to sexually transmissible infections?
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The birth of syphilis surveillance in Melbourne
More than a century ago, Melbourne was at the forefront of measuring the spread of syphilis using principles which remain relevant today as the disease makes a comeback
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Why is no-one talking about safe sex for the over 60s?
Divorce is on the rise among older Australians, and so are STI rates as they start dating again - but it’s not being discussed at the GP (or anywhere else)