Australian Journal of General Practice
Formerly Australian Family Physician (AFP)
PhD, FSHPA, BA, BPharm, Academic Director, Centre for Health Research Illawarra Shoalhaven Population (CHRISP) and Deputy Director, Illawarra & Southern Practice Research Network (ISPRN), School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
Avenues for improving the care of patients with acne include explicit attention to psychological morbidity beyond treatment of the acne itself, and improved use of patient educational materials.
In April 2020, a group of general practice leaders in NSW established a COVID-19 virtual community of practice to facilitate rapid transfer and implementation of clinical guidance into practice.
The Giving Asthma Support to Patients (GASP) program, developed in New Zealand, guides practice nurses to provide structured asthma care.
While general practitioners have concerns about the use of data stored on electronic health records, they also recognise the benefits of using this data for research purposes.
Consumers with chronic medical conditions may not readily embrace Health Care Home practice redesign initiatives in Australia.