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.
More young people are beating childhood cancers Young Australians diagnosed with cancer have a better chance than ever of beating the disease, according to a new report.
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.
Pointing the way towards better support of veterans’ mental health The Federal Government has released research that provides a blueprint for better provision of services to ex-serving military personnel returning to civilian life.