Project refresh to guide supportive care in cancer A newly updated project is set to revise efforts to embed supportive care as an essential component of quality cancer care across Victoria.
Concerns raised about extension of Cashless Debit Card trials The Federal Government describes the Cashless Debit Card trials as ‘successful’, but many within the community are less convinced.
Boosting cultural respect in mainstream health services Researchers have designed an intervention to help make mainstream general practice more accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Learning to deal with challenging ‘heart-sink’ patients Dr Hester Wilson reflects on her efforts to help difficult patients.
Why doesn’t Australia have a national helpline for doctors? Prominent doctors’ mental health advocates have called for a single helpline to make the current system easier to use.
New clinic tailored to women’s heart health A recently opened women’s heart clinic is catering for a shortage of specialised care for heart conditions that more frequently affect women.
Would voluntary patient enrolment take Australia towards UK-style capitation? A new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is tipped to be in next week’s Federal Budget. newsGP explores what patient enrolment might mean for health outcomes.
Innovative project aims to support home-based palliative care A new resource-based initiative is designed to support those providing care for patients who wish to die at home.