Current standards of care on Nauru are unacceptable: RACGP The RACGP has expressed concerns about the health of refugee and asylum seeker children as another senior doctor contracted by the Australian Federal Government is deported from Nauru.
Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’? The benefits of work have long been known, and GPs have been asked to facilitate a return to work as soon as possible. But experts warn practitioners have to differentiate between good work and bad work to make the correct decision.
Ban dry processing to halt spread of accelerated silicosis, expert warns Unless regulated urgently, Australia’s stone cutting industry is heading towards an epidemic of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Student Bursary Award Kayla Ramires sees her award as an achievement symbolic of her future in general practice.
Long-sought point-of-care testing by GPs ‘inevitable’: Health Minister The goal of timely point-of-care testing in general practice is within reach after Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt described the step as ‘inevitable’ at GP18.
RACGP awards: Education and Training Dr Holly Deer and Dr Dan Epstein have been honoured in the 2018 RACGP awards.