Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
No evidence behind ADHD medication dosages Researchers want clarity on maximum doses due to fears arbitrary guidelines are impacting the most ‘severely affected’ young people.
Financial incentives not effective in tackling rural GP shortages A new study has found non-financial factors to be more important when determining where to live and work.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.
Unique challenges and unique rewards: General practice in the NT Two GPs from the Northern Territory discuss the reasons behind shortages in their jurisdiction – and what they think might help to fix it.
TGA criticised over lack of safety warnings Questions have been raised over the way Australia’s therapeutic regulator is informing doctors and patients about potentially dangerous drugs.
Old doc, new data: Ezetimibe Dr Casey Parker weighs up the pros and cons of new data on a medication for high cholesterol.
RACGP to offer Rural Generalist Fellowship from next year The new program is part of a national push to ensure rural and remote Australia has enough highly trained GPs.
GP shortage prompts new growth strategy Ballarat Group Practice is committed to the highest standard of care to their patients, and hopes to ease an increasing GP shortage in the area.