Aged Care Digital Strategy launches The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.
From science to spirituality: Dhanggati GP’s palliative care journey To help celebrate NAIDOC Week, Dr Janelle Trees explains how her cultural connection helps those in their last moments of life.
GP numbers stagnate amid population boom General practice is bearing the brunt of the critical strain on healthcare workers, with GP growth lagging significantly behind its medical counterparts.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Bowel cancer screening changes launch Patients aged 45 and above are now able to receive a free kit in a bid to boost plummeting screening rates and increase early diagnoses.
PBAC recommends subsidised RSV vaccine for pregnant women The committee has backed Abrysvo being added to the NIP, but GPs have warned additional supply must be guaranteed to ensure a successful rollout.
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.
Opioid tool aims to help GPs have ‘challenging’ conversations With prescription opioid harm on the rise in Australia and new regulations requiring annual patient reviews, ROOM could save GPs valuable time.
RACGP thanks outgoing Rural Health Commissioner Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart served in the role for nearly four years and will be replaced by fellow GP, Professor Jenny May.
Re-elected RACGP Censor-in-Chief ‘very grateful’ for support Dr Tess van Duuren will provide academic leadership, as well as strategic and policy advice on educational matters for another two years.