Could psychotherapy ease depression in aged care? Researchers say it also reduces an ‘over-reliance on antidepressants’, but one GP says the plan is impractical without a funding boost.
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Arrangement could be scrapped The RACGP is opposing a Federal Government plan to drop the scheme, saying it goes against best practice and discourages cooperation.
First-of-its kind virtual ED unveiled The RFDS has opened an unmanned health hub in the middle of the Australian desert to provide 24/7 emergency care to residents and travellers.
‘Could these medicines be doing more harm than good?’ Australian medical groups are asking clinicians this question as part of a push towards reducing polypharmacy.
Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy? A new study found dexamphetamine does not put mothers or their babies at risk, but stopping before conception could be beneficial for some.
Wealthy residents should pay more for aged care: Taskforce GPs say they hold the key to streamlining the troubled sector, but must be better supported to do so, in response to a long-awaited funding review.
Why fixing ‘two-tiered’ NDIS is a priority People with a disability in rural areas are being left behind, the RACGP says, with a new submission outlining the value of GP-led care models.
Study reveals aged care’s painkiller dependence Opioid painkiller usage in Australian facilities is 30-fold higher than in other countries, with an expert GP calling on colleagues to ‘think outside the box’.
Audit calls for PHN transparency overhaul Sweeping changes must be rolled out to ensure the program is accountable and consistent, according to an Audit Office investigation.
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