Global Handwashing Day: Clean hands are a recipe for health To mark Global Handwashing Day, the Food Safety Information Council has launched tips on how to keep hands clean to help reduce the 4.1 million cases of food poisoning in Australia each year.
Mental Health Week: Resources for GPs To mark World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Week, newsGP highlights some RACGP mental health resources available for healthcare professionals.
Hidden impact of bleeding disorders This week is Bleeding Disorder Awareness Week. Haemophilia Foundation Australia is raising awareness about the inherited condition and its impact on the sufferers and their families.
Latest report shows continued positive results for Australian breast screening program The AIHW’s update on BreastScreen Australia has delivered positive news, showing participation rates of more than 50% and a significant decline in morbidity and mortality.
Developing treatments and helping future generations through breast cancer trials Clinical trials can develop new treatments and help beat breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Trials organisation.
Helping those who care for people with dementia The impacts of dementia are not confined to the person with the disorder.
Inspiration and collegiality at primary care experience day The RACGP hosted the day as part of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, with colleagues from various countries coming together to learn from each other’s experiences.
RACGP to host a primary care experience day for international health conference The experience day offers an immersive general practice event and a chance for delegates from different areas of healthcare to share knowledge and perspectives.
Childhood sexual abuse: ‘If you would see true courage, look at the survivors’ Dr Chris Hogan reflects on the impact of childhood sexual abuse for White Balloon Day.
Research shows importance of primary care in diagnosis and management of dementia With the average Australian patient growing older by the day, general practice is moving further into the spotlight of assisting with neurological conditions.