Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
GPs urged to stay vigilant with patient data The recent ANU data breach has prompted reminders of the importance of protecting patient information.
Protecting your practice from a notifiable data breach The RACGP has again collaborated with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner for Privacy Awareness Week.
Q&A: Why does information security matter in general practice? GP – and former IT systems administrator – Dr David Adam wants GPs to know why information security is so important.
Male and female health: Side by side New reports detail overall health data for Australian men and women, revealing some informative differences – and similarities – between genders.
Limited access to same-day pathology in Bendigo a ‘backwards step’: GP The reduced access has been attributed to privatising the regional hospital’s pathology lab; however, its operator disputes the claim.
Breakthrough on hospital–GP clinical handover A major Australian hospital service has moved to reframe discharge summaries as clinical handovers, following years of advocacy by local GPs.
Minimum software requirements to improve safety and quality The RACGP has released new recommendations for clinical software minimum requirements to help support safe and efficient patient care.
GPs call on hospitals to inform them when a patient dies West Australian GP Dr Amanda Villis hit a nerve when she recently called for hospitals to ensure GPs be informed when a patient had died while in hospital.
New report oversimplifies the work GPs actually do: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon criticised a report stating the top reasons for visiting a GP are to access a prescription, review or follow-up, and upper respiratory tract infections.