Train GPs to recognise depression that may lead to suicide, says Senator

GPs should get training to to identify if patients have forms of depression which may lead to suicide, it was claimed today.

Train GPs to recognise depression that may lead to suicide, says Senator

GPs should get training to identify if patients have forms of depression which may lead to suicide, it was claimed today.

Government Senator Mary White also called for increased taxes on alcoholic drinks favoured by young people and for over-the-counter medications to be reduced in size.

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