Setting the benchmark for diabetes prevention and management The RACGP’s updated resource provides comprehensive guidance for primary care teams and outlines emerging challenges in the field of diabetes.
Ageing prison population means new health concerns Nearly one in four people in Australian prisons are aged 45 and over. How do their healthcare needs differ?
Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.
‘Game-changing’ COPD resource for GPs A new concise guide gives GPs practical, evidence-based recommendations to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Opioid pack sizes halved, new annual checks for patients Doctors will have more oversight over potent but addictive opioid-based medications.
GP webinar series: The neurobiology of weight change The upcoming Rethink Obesity webcast will give GPs insight into leveraging pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy for weight management.
Pandemic results in nearly 100,000 fewer GP visits, MBS data reveals Concerns over coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses.
Women less likely to have heart disease and die from it than men But experts advise interpreting the results of a global study with caution.
Fears of post-pandemic ‘tsunami of health problems’ General practice consultations and specialist check-ups for chronic disease remain down across the board amid coronavirus fear.
GP webinar series on obesity management The Rethink Obesity webinar series will give GPs insight into successful weight management services and chronic disease care plans.