Sparking an Australian walking revolution SPONSORED: The Heart Foundation’s Personal Walking Plans program is designed to help people who will benefit from moving more.
New MBS items aim to help multidisciplinary care The Department of Health says the funding will help GPs work with other health disciplines to support vulnerable patients.
engageGP previews RACGP Federal Election campaign The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.
AIHW report highlights ‘vast burden’ of chronic disease Around one in two Australians over the age of 15 had a long-term health condition in 2019–20, a patient survey has revealed.
Where in Australia is chronic disease most prevalent? The AIHW has mapped the impact of the most prevalent chronic diseases, revealing the health-risk profile for socioeconomic areas.
A health policy blueprint for self-care The new paper outlines the role of self-care in effective preventive health and the system reforms needed to support improved models of care.
GP training seeks to improve response to survivors of sexual violence The pilot program is aimed at GPs working in rural and remote areas, and is accredited by the RACGP.
Longer telehealth consultations reinstated in COVID hotspots Patients in Commonwealth-declared hotspot areas will again be able to access extended telephone consultations with their GP, following the announcement of a new dedicated MBS item number.
New program aims to improve outcomes for heart failure patients A Brisbane cardiologist believes a new program could improve outcomes by helping GPs diagnose and treat patients with heart failure.
‘Very bad period or pelvic pain is not necessarily normal’ The first national clinical guidelines for endometriosis aim to help clinicians diagnose and treat the condition earlier.