Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population Research revealed physician suicides are down overall but female doctors are still dying at a much higher rate, leading to calls for greater support.
Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.
CDM funding must be retained: RACGP The college is calling on the Government to guarantee there will be no funding losses when MBS changes rollout, saying GPs have been left in the dark.
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’ A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
How is VAD operating in each state? An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.
Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.
In Practice: Aged care incentive info session The RACGP President is hosting a webinar next week for GPs to better understand the new incentive and what it means for their practice.
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations? A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.