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RACGP fronts ADHD inquiry to fix system ‘serving no one’

RACGP fronts ADHD inquiry to fix system ‘serving no one’

An overhaul of Tasmania’s ADHD prescribing could be on the way, at a time when, the RACGP says, GPs are hamstrung by red tape and access barriers.


‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates

‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates

High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.


How can GPs best spot long COVID cases in children?

How can GPs best spot long COVID cases in children?

A new study has revealed paediatric long COVID cases could have vastly different symptoms than adults, and may be going unnoticed.


New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.


What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.


Mounting evidence for sugar tax success

Mounting evidence for sugar tax success

Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.


Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office

Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office

Data has shed light on the significant economic benefits a proposed 20% levy could have, while GPs spruik its potential health benefits.


Australian child vaccination rates continue to fall

Australian child vaccination rates continue to fall

Many jurisdictions are close to the herd immunity threshold for highly infectious diseases like measles, with some areas especially vulnerable.


Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care

Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care

As a GP, one of the service gaps Dr Tim Jones encounters is in toddler and pre-school sleep support. He has advice for others working in this space.


Juvenile arthritis program aims to reduce delayed diagnoses

Juvenile arthritis program aims to reduce delayed diagnoses

Advocates have welcomed the $800,000 initiative, but warned a lack of specialist access means GPs have a major role to play.


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