Medical groups warn of climate strain on health Increasing exposure to extreme conditions and the reduced capacity to respond are jeopardising Australians’ health, a new report has found.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
More CPD points allocated to recognise GPs’ pandemic response The RACGP has allocated an additional 25 CPD points to members for being ‘a critical part’ of the health system response to COVID-19.
Running a general practice during a pandemic When the latest Victorian lockdown was announced, Dr Toai Phan’s heart sank.
GPs at the forefront of South Australia’s successful efforts to tackle coronavirus The state has been among the nation’s leaders in controlling the virus – here’s how.
Has the coronavirus shown the need for better public health responses? Fragmented messaging has led GPs on the ground to call for a more centralised response.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
One year on: After the Townsville floods Dr Michael Clements reflects on the GP’s role in responding to a major natural disaster.
GPs caught in bushfires brace for more devastation Lives and homes have already been lost in the inferno, but ‘catastrophic’ conditions could mean the worst is yet to come.