BM, BCh, MA, PhD, MRCGP, FRACGP, Professor of General Practice, Associate Dean External Engagement, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Qld
At-home screening and risk stratification are strategies that can be employed at times of disruption to maintain adequate levels of cancer prevention and early detection.
This study identified new approaches to patient-centred care (PCC) that can guide other general practices and progress the health system towards policy-based PCC objectives.
Australia has good antibiotic regulation and guidelines but must invest in sustained primary care stewardship programs.
Prognostic uncertainty delays discussions and leads to unnecessary treatments for older patients who are dying.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption to general practice, and its impact on patient-centred care is not yet understood.
As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or ‘living guidelines’ will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
Gold Coast Primary Health Network developed a decision support tool to deliver real-time medication safety alerts and prompts for interventions.