• Home
  • About
  • Clinical
  • Authors
  • Most read this year
  • GP Opinion
  • Videos & Podcasts
  • Professional
  • Comments policy
  • RACGP
  • poll
Menu

Filter
People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak

People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak

Almost half of all substance use treatment episodes involve alcohol as a drug of concern, new data shows.


Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH

Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH

The former RACGP President, who was one of the most high-profile officials dealing with the COVID-19 response, is moving on.


In Practice: Updated PSR Guide

In Practice: Updated PSR Guide

The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
 


GP support for changes that would help end ‘cycle of poverty’

GP support for changes that would help end ‘cycle of poverty’

An RACGP submission has recommended several initiatives aimed at improving access to dental care.


Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment

Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment

An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.


Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative

Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative

The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.


Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link

Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link

But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.


RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.


Spotlight on bulk billing incentive impact

Spotlight on bulk billing incentive impact

Officials have told the Senate Estimates committee they hope the measure will increase bulk billing rates as well as the viability of general practice.


GPs don crazy socks in support of mental health

GPs don crazy socks in support of mental health

As general practice got into the spirit of a movement challenging mental health stigma, there were new calls to end mandatory reporting.


  • Previous
  • ...
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • ...
  • Next
Pages: 21 of 84
RACGP newsGP ArticlesnewsGP

Terms and conditions | Privacy statement | RACGP | recruitGP | AJGP

© 2018 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) ABN 34 000 223 807