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Advance care plans on My Health Record ‘a step in the right direction’

Advance care plans on My Health Record ‘a step in the right direction’

What are the benefits of linking advance care planning documents with My Health Record?


People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP

People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP

A new survey suggests less than 3% discuss end-of-life care with their doctor.


Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease

Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease

It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.


The pill remains the default female contraceptive. Should it be?

The pill remains the default female contraceptive. Should it be?

Newer contraceptives may be better options, but unfamiliarity may be preventing wider uptake.


Government to help GPs reach the frontline

Government to help GPs reach the frontline

New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.


GP toolkit aims to make advance care conversations easier

GP toolkit aims to make advance care conversations easier

Planning ahead for the end is essential to avoid sending families into crisis, expert says. 


Disconnect between thoughts and actions on advance care planning

Disconnect between thoughts and actions on advance care planning

Results of a recent survey show that most Australians know they should plan for the end of their lives, but are putting it off.


A week without landlines or faxes

A week without landlines or faxes

When thieves ruined a nearby telephone exchange, staff members at an Adelaide general practice had to rise to a significant challenge.


Discussing advance care planning

Discussing advance care planning

Assoc Prof Joel Rhee talks about general practice’s role in promoting advance care planning, and how it differs from palliative care.


Practice reports loss of vaccines after Vic heatwave and blackouts

Practice reports loss of vaccines after Vic heatwave and blackouts

The temperature was topping 42oC when the power went off in 200,000 households across Melbourne and Geelong last week.


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