Report highlights value of telehealth phone consultations The RACGP has welcomed the findings, which show the total number of GP consultations increased by 11% with the widespread introduction of telehealth.
NPS MedicineWise partnership to strengthen the role of GPs The collaboration builds on a shared goal of improving quality use of medicines, clinical decision making and general practice education.
Changing the conversation: Five questions for patients and health professionals NPS MedicineWise medical advisor Dr Caroline West interviews Debra Letica and Ricky Spencer about how Choosing Wisely and the five questions are empowering conversations between health professionals and patients.
New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.
New report oversimplifies the work GPs actually do: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon criticised a report stating the top reasons for visiting a GP are to access a prescription, review or follow-up, and upper respiratory tract infections.