ISQua accredits RACGP Standards for general practices The fifth edition of the RACGP Standards for general practices (the Standards) has been awarded accreditation by the International Society for Quality and Safety in Health Care.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Patient feedback a valuable tool in general practice The symbiosis between a positive patient experience and positive health outcomes is becoming increasingly clear.
Endometriosis action plan to help diagnose and manage patients The Federal Government’s newly announced National Action Plan for Endometriosis will focus on improving the lives of women who live with this painful and often misunderstood disorder.
Identifying the underlying signs of family violence The complex nature of family violence means it rarely presents in an obvious way.
Early identification key in tackling global diabetes problem The incidence of diabetes is reaching epidemic levels around the world.
Why pay-for-performance schemes are destined to fail Australia has a track record of flirting with healthcare reform ideas that have failed overseas. The latest hype seems to be about performance indicators, targets and pay-for-performance.