Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.
Getting ready for the ‘patient of the future’ GP19 keynote speaker Mark McCrindle wants to help GPs understand how doctor–patient relationships are evolving.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
Hackathon won by team aiming to improve healthcare communication One GP’s frustration with communication in antenatal care may lead to a tech solution.
Am I ‘Just a GP’? Absolutely – and proud of it Dr Wendy Burton reflects on wearing the label ‘Just a GP’ with pride, and how it helps reinforce the love of her profession.
Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?
Medicare compliance is ramping up: What GPs need to know The Department of Health is cracking down on Medicare compliance. Medico-legal expert Sara Bird has some recommendations to help GPs.
AI is coming to healthcare – and it’s here to help GP19 keynote speaker Dr Martin Seneviratne talks to newsGP about the hype – and real promise – of artificial intelligence in healthcare.