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.
RACGP slams ‘misguided’ CBD nurse-run clinic The college says women in regional Queensland should be especially concerned over the move, which it called a ‘wastage of public funds’.
Multivitamins don’t help longevity: Study The study found a 4% higher mortality risk for those on multivitamins after analysing nearly 400,000 study participants.
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’.
Australia registers record influx of overseas doctors But with many relocating to escape their local healthcare systems, the RACGP fears what the future may hold should Australia follow a similar path.
In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
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.
Cost blowouts at nurse-led walk-in centres exposed Internal emails show ACT public health officials recently buried around $10 million in additional annual expenses.
In Practice: Calls for business viability representatives The RACGP is seeking members to help inform the development of its general practice business and financial viability work.
Chance to honour outstanding rural healthcare Nominations for individuals or teams ‘doing something remarkable’ in the rural and remote healthcare space are underway.