Prognostic uncertainty delays discussions and leads to unnecessary treatments for older patients who are dying.
By enhancing the target population’s health literacy, the clinic functioned as a bridge between healthcare services and individuals experiencing homelessness who were disengaged from society.
The first national-scale study of rural GP supervisors shows that more than half of rural GPs supervise registrars, and suggests the key factors related to supervision.
There are no obvious reasons why antibiotic use should be higher in the Australian community setting; therefore, it is likely that some antibiotic use may be unnecessary.
Many graduates who trained in rural sites spend time in cities before returning to work in rural areas – but this return may take several years.
Incomplete pretreatment assessment is likely to be a reflection of the recent shift in management of chronic hepatitis C to primary care.
Shared medical appointments and programmed shared medical appointments are an innovative approach to chronic disease management.
This article examines what microaggressions are and outlines the key roles of protagonist, target, bystander and ally.
The unregulated implementation of risk algorithms in tools might miss identifying patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.
Preventing unintended pregnancies and optimising maternal and fetal outcomes are important public health imperatives.
This study examines whether SMS reminders may be a useful tool in the spectrum of care needed for optimal asthma management in general practice.
The aim of achieving equitable access to bulk billing for those living in rural and regional Victoria has not yet been met, and may be under increasing pressure.
Policies should promote training of GPs as part of the increasing workforce for mental healthcare.