Information lockdown: The importance of backing up general practice data Implementing an effective system for data backup and recovery is an essential preventive activity for the health of a general practice.
Recognising the many faces of coeliac disease Gastroenterologist Dr Jason Tye-Din wants to help increase awareness about the diversity of coeliac disease presentation.
Australian GPs celebrate their female role models To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, the RACGP asked GPs to nominate a female who has had a positive impact on their general practice journey.
Tenth anniversary of the National Apology Associate Professor Peter O’Mara, Chair of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, reflects on the decade since then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologised to Australia’s Stolen Generations.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Identifying the underlying signs of family violence The complex nature of family violence means it rarely presents in an obvious way.
Shining a light on perinatal depression and anxiety The statistics on late maternal mortality in Australia are stark.
Managing parental expectations for children’s antibiotics Many Australian parents believe that children experiencing sore throats, coughs and colds need treatment with antibiotics, according to recent research.
Facing harsh truths: Antibiotics in modern general practice To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann writes for newsGP about the realities of antimicrobial resistance.
Early identification key in tackling global diabetes problem The incidence of diabetes is reaching epidemic levels around the world.