COVID has had ‘profound’ mental health impact on mothers Many women experiencing mental health issues during lockdowns did not access support from GPs or psychologists, new study findings show.
College partnership to drive women’s GP visits Women’s health checks are playing catch up, and the RACGP is hoping to boost GP visits and screening via an ongoing collaboration.
New Women in General Practice Committee reveals key objectives Advocacy and mentorship for women in general practice are high on the agenda, according to the Committee’s Chair.
In Practice: Changes to opioid dispensing sizes From 1 August, changes to PBS listings for certain opioid analgesics allow dispensing of smaller volumes at PBS-subsidised prices.
Doctor education ‘highest priority’ for people with endometriosis To help reduce the knowledge gap, a platform informed by doctors, researchers and people with the condition has been launched.
Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis New Australian research has found a strong genetic link between endometriosis and certain subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer.
IWD: Female leadership the next step for gender equality RACGP WA Chair, Dr Ramya Raman, shares her top tips and advice for leadership success.
IWD: Inspiring hope, one patient at a time Dr Catherine Engelke has undeniably saved lives through her efforts to vaccinate remote communities, but that is just one part of a remarkable story.
Renewed call to provide more support for longer consultations Respondents to a recent newsGP poll have said the change is needed to better serve Australian women.
IWD: Taking the plunge From the tropics to the polar ice caps, Dr Lizzie Elliott is hoping her journey can inspire other female junior doctors to consider general practice.