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AHPRA releases its annual report

AHPRA releases its annual report

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has provided facts and figures across a number of key areas of healthcare.


Young returning veterans at high risk of mental health issues

Young returning veterans at high risk of mental health issues

A new report investigates the high rate of mental ill-health facing younger defence personnel, and how to provide better support.


November issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

November issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed
scholarly journal, is available online.


Australia narrows life-expectancy gap

Australia narrows life-expectancy gap

Australians can expect to live more than a decade longer than the global average.


Cure for most mental disorders ‘possible’, award-winning psychiatrist says

Cure for most mental disorders ‘possible’, award-winning psychiatrist says

After a career spanning 60 years, Professor Gavin Andrews is a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize. He talks to newsGP about what’s changed when it comes to managing issues of mental health.


Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’?

Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’?

The benefits of work have long been known, and GPs have been asked to facilitate a return to work as soon as possible. But experts warn practitioners have to differentiate between good work and bad work to make the correct decision.


New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths

New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths

GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.


Australia’s health system still failing people with acute mental health needs: Report

Australia’s health system still failing people with acute mental health needs: Report

People presenting to emergency departments in mental health crisis experience long waits and are more likely than patients with other conditions to leave without completing treatment, a new report has found.


The science of immunisation: Dispelling vaccination myths

The science of immunisation: Dispelling vaccination myths

The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.


Take your socks off at the GP’s, diabetic foot disease expert says

Take your socks off at the GP’s, diabetic foot disease expert says

Diabetic foot disease costs the healthcare system $1.6 billion a year, has mortality rates worse than many cancers, and results in an amputated limb every two hours, according to Australian experts.


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