Private vs corporate: does it impact quality of general practice care? Australian researchers suggest the trend towards larger corporate owned general practices may affect access and quality of patient care – but a GP expert says the evidence is lacking.
How do we move towards truly consumer-centred healthcare? NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris interviews Leanne Wells, CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, discussing what is needed to move more towards truly patient-centred care.
Fully funded longer consultations needed to address family violence GPs see up to five female patients per week with abuse and violence underlying their presentation, validating the need for MBS-subsidised plans.
Patient report awards GPs high marks Australians’ experiences with the healthcare system remain overwhelmingly positive, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘There’s a lot of vaccine hesitancy out there’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts speak to newsGP about steps to address misinformation and hesitancy ahead of phase 1b.
Treating ‘heart-sink’ patients in general practice Almost every GP would know the feeling, but there are ways to manage it and improve the doctor–patient relationship.
‘No biological reason’ to link blood clots to COVID vaccine Despite this, several European countries have paused their rollout of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution.
Million dollar primary care research grant unveiled The Windermere Foundation has revealed its contribution towards establishing an Australian-first framework aimed at improving patient outcomes.
COVID vaccine restrictions possible following elderly deaths in Norway But experts have called for calm, as the connection between the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine and mortality in frail older people remains unclear.
Updated health check templates ‘a huge step’ forward The new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander annual health check templates, developed by the RACGP and NACCHO, are already making a difference.