Could this new model end rural specialist wait lists? Dr Sanjeev Arora’s ECHO model is designed to democratise medical knowledge and solve rural health imbalances by telementoring GPs.
Antibiotics for sore throats overprescribed: Study Busy GPs could benefit from more support when attempting to reduce the use of antibiotics.
World-first guideline for work-related mental health conditions People experiencing work-related mental health issues take up to three times longer to return to work than those with physical injuries.
Remote access to drug trials People in rural areas of North Queensland will have access to ‘potentially life-saving’ cancer drug trials thanks to a new telehealth model.
Refresh of the RACGP’s ‘Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system’ The RACGP wants to continue working towards the healthcare future embodied in its Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system.
Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.