Metastatic breast cancer rates soar past previous estimates A world-leading study found 8000 people are living with the cancer in NSW alone, proving previous case numbers to be ‘widely inaccurate’.
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.
IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
GPs ‘overwhelmed’ with eating disorders in young patients How can GPs help the rising number of teens with disordered eating when social media use is rampant? One GP is calling for a new approach.
Dementia soon to be Australia’s biggest killer As dementia deaths soar at the same time as heart disease mortality drops, just 237 cases now separate the top two leading causes of death.
National stroke report a call for action With the billion-dollar impact of stroke uncovered, and rates predicted to rise, experts are calling for urgent investment into prevention.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.
Bupa launches free telehealth consults The private health insurer now offers free appointments to members, but GP experts are questioning the service, saying ‘nothing is free’.