Using e-therapies to help address mental health issues Despite reluctance from some healthcare professionals to use e-therapies for psychological presentations, they have been found to be a useful tool for patients experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health issues.
Investing more in general practice to improve Australia’s healthcare Relying on high volumes of patients has created a vulnerability in general practice, says RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett.
What GPs need to know about the rising popularity of personal genomic testing For a few thousand dollars, anyone can send off a cheek or saliva swab to have it tested by a personal genomic testing company.
Primary care street services vital in filling health gaps for marginalised patients A study to measure multimorbidity among patients of a street-based general practice clinic in WA reveals the value of these services to marginalised populations.
Government reforms to the aged care system: Will they be enough? The Federal Government seeks to restore trust in Australia’s aged care system with a suite of reforms to the sector.
Better healthcare through technology? Yes please, say GPs A new RACGP technology survey looks to a future in which GPs can access clinical test results, medical records and drug references from their work devices.
Approaching drug use as a health issue, rather than a criminal one GP Dr Ines Rio talks to newsGP about a Victorian Government report on drug law reform that recommends a health-based framework – and whether it represents a positive step forward.
Helping mothers with borderline personality disorder urgent task: Review People with borderline personality disorder often live in fear of abandonment, and their relationships are often chaotic. But it can be even harder when those people become parents.