Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’ One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
Integration between hospitals and general practices ‘critical’ Linked data provides further evidence supporting GP continuity of care in reducing emergency department presentations and readmissions.
New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.
First ever Australian anaphylaxis standard released The new standard emphasises the need for prompt treatment and continuity of patient care between healthcare settings.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
How a COVID hotline could help hospitals and GPs A GP-led initiative is proposing a 24/7 hotline to take the burden off emergency services and ensure continuity of care.
Private vs corporate: does it impact quality of general practice care? Australian researchers suggest the trend towards larger corporate owned general practices may affect access and quality of patient care – but a GP expert says the evidence is lacking.
RACGP calls for telehealth extension until long-term solution finalised While practices grapple with the logistical challenges of the upcoming COVID vaccine rollout, questions remain over the future of telehealth.
Less than half of LGBTQI people feel accepted by healthcare providers Patients look for signs of an inclusive practice from the moment they walk through the door.