Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.
Funding boost for dementia research The $21 million includes support for a general practice-focused project investigating a holistic approach to dementia prevention.
Infection control update for healthcare New guidelines are designed to help reduce the more than 165,000 healthcare-associated infections that occur in Australia each year.
Researchers appeal for support, with some GPs forced to ‘moonlight’ The establishment of UK fellowships to support GPs combining research with clinical work has prompted calls for a similar initiative in Australia.
New funding to support clinical trials Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a new plan for a national clinical trials process.