RACGP welcomes maternity funding boost GPs have applauded the $6 million announcement to expand services in Hobart amid the looming closure of a private maternity ward.
IWD: The fight for better breast care Ahead of International Women’s Day, one GP tells why she is committed to improving access to breast imaging in Tasmania.
‘Overdue but welcome’ Government response to reproductive health calls GPs could soon play a bigger role in reproductive care after the Government backed dozens of recommendations to enable greater access and affordability.
What to expect from incoming menopause health checks A new Medicare rebate is on the way, but what is a menopause health assessment and how will it improve the care women receive?
Study urges tailored use of MHT Shared decision-making and an individualised approach are key when it comes to MHT, but there is an ‘urgent need’ for more research.
What does the $573m women’s health package mean for GPs? Labor’s plan, matched by the Coalition, includes new PBS listings for contraceptive pills and MHT, new rebates, funded training, and bolstered Medicare payments for IUD insertions.
‘Another benefit’: The pill shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk Australian research finds the oral contraceptive pill can reduce risk of the cancer by 26% among women who have used it at any age.
In Practice: RACGP International Women’s Day events This International Women’s Day, the RACGP is holding events across Australia to celebrate the achievements of women in general practice.
Medicare and workforce boost top RACGP election asks With a Federal Election imminent, the college is urging all political parties to ‘make bold commitments’ to ensure affordable and accessible care is available for all.
Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder? Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.