Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations? A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.
New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.
In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
Many pharmacies lacking first-line emergency contraception: Study New research suggests an internationally recognised gold standard emergency contraceptive is only available in 59% of Australian regional pharmacies.
Study shows long COVID symptoms resolve for most But research is needed to understand what can be done for the one in three people with ongoing symptoms after two years.
Primary care boost key to better pandemic response: Report The Grattan Institute has set out why it believes improved funding would reduce the higher toll on the most vulnerable communities.
GPs crucial to fighting future pandemics: RACGP The college is calling for recognition of GPs as frontline workers if a pandemic hits, while pleading with leaders to ‘cut us some slack’.
Report highlights lingering burden on volunteer firefighters It says reducing stigma, taking time out, and bolstering support are key to keeping Australia’s emergency crews mentally well.
GPs are an underutilised workforce in a disaster: RACGP With warnings of a potentially severe bushfire season, the college has urged policymakers to make the RACGP a key partner in emergency planning.
Government launches COVID-19 inquiry The RACGP will contribute to a review of the pandemic response, which will scrutinise how the crisis was handled and help prepare for future events.