Healthcare workers trial TB vaccine for coronavirus protection Around 4000 doctors, nurses and other medical staff will test the efficacy of a century-old tuberculosis vaccine.
Further calls for government focus on general practice Despite consistent growth since 2011–12, government healthcare expenditure per person has dropped. What does this mean for general practice?
Losing everything to find yourself When Trevor first came seeking help for stress and low mood, Dr Hester Wilson sensed there was something deeper going on.
Hospital chief has ‘surprising’ primary care stance The CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia has said the country needs ‘fewer hospitals, not more’ if it wants to make the most of its healthcare future.
Australian GP named in global list of elite researchers Professor Paul Glasziou has been recognised as one of the world’s most cited researchers in 2019.
Why do people with intellectual disability have lower life expectancy? An Australian study has delved into the reasons, and found systemic and social barriers to ‘appropriate and effective healthcare’.
A dignified death: An update on caring@home The national project, designed to assist carers providing palliative care to loved ones in their home, was launched a year ago.
Culture, care and reducing suicide risk A new resource aims to help practitioners boost their cultural competency when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Concerns over insurers’ push to fund GP visits Proponents have said it would help support under-pressure doctors, but public health advocates are worried it could lead to a two-tiered system.
How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.