Push for earlier HIV diagnoses Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.
RACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report President Dr Nicole Higgins says the Government needs to act now to end Australia’s ‘postcode lottery’.
New clinical tool to aid syphilis management With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.
Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers Only 552 new cases were recorded in 2021, but there are ongoing concerns regarding late diagnoses, a new report shows.
Vigilance urged as monkeypox continues to spread While local numbers remain much lower than in many other countries, authorities advise caution as they work to prevent wider transmission.
Newly diagnosed HIV patients could be under-referred to support As more HIV diagnoses occur in general practice clinics, patient-centred approaches can improve connections to peer-support services.
Monkeypox declared global health emergency as WHO pushes containment GPs’ role ‘key’ as Australian health authorities reinforce efforts to keep a lid on the country’s case numbers.
‘Urgent need’ to alert GPs of syphilis epidemic A syphilis epidemic is emerging in Australia, and Dr Lara Roeske is on a mission to better educate GPs and patients.
Is talking about sexual difficulties still taboo? New research shows a long delay in patients accessing help for sexual difficulties, writes Dr Anita Elias.
TGA rules out over-the-counter sales of oral contraceptives The RACGP has consistently opposed any efforts to down-schedule the pill, citing patient safety.