CDM funding must be retained: RACGP The college is calling on the Government to guarantee there will be no funding losses when MBS changes rollout, saying GPs have been left in the dark.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
Preventive care for atrial fibrillation currently ‘less than ideal’ More than four-in-10 patients hospitalised with the condition die within a decade, according to a new Australian study.
In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
How RACGP Foundation seed funding blossomed into MRFF grant What started as a small, GP-led diabetes research project recently received close to $1 million to expand into other areas of chronic disease.
Sleep health advice ‘not just for patients with insomnia’ Rather, it should be a part of chronic disease prevention and management plans, Chair of the RACGP’s Healthy Habits program says.
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
A day in the life of a GP with an interest in dementia Dr Steph Daly writes about what inspired her to care for this often-neglected group, and why she wants more colleagues to join the cause.