‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.
In Practice: Award nominations extended The RACGP has extended nomination deadlines for its 2024 state, national, rural, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health awards.
Study finds severity of healthcare worker violence rising The frequency of attacks against frontline medical staff, including GPs, is rising, but if nothing changes, experts fear more Australians could be at risk.
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence A landmark parliamentary inquiry has found rates of birth trauma are unacceptable and recommended an overhaul of the health system.
In Practice: Calls for business viability representatives The RACGP is seeking members to help inform the development of its general practice business and financial viability work.
Calls to change ad hoc assault laws to protect GPs nationally NSW politicians have acknowledged GPs as ‘frontline health workers’ in assault laws. But why have these laws not been rolled out nationally?
Childhood maltreatment linked to 40% of mental health conditions Researchers say Australia is in need of a ‘wakeup call’, after a new study revealed the psychological toll child abuse is having across the country.
How GPs can break down barriers for rural abuse victims A new study is shining a light on sexual violence and high revictimisation rates outside cities, with GPs key to providing subtle and gentle care.
In Practice: Digital health Q&A The RACGP is hosting a forum for GPs to learn more about digital health tools, electronic prescribing, My Health Record, and sharing patient data.