Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.
Aerospace medicine predicted to experience strong growth NSW GP Dr Kate Manderson is passionate about the continued progress of a specific area of Australian healthcare.
Updated spirometry rebates still too low: RACGP The RACGP believes the recent increase was not enough given general practice spirometry saves the health system money.
Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health With two million people about to arrive in one city, there are real health issues to be aware of.
How can GP supervisors help registrars adapt to general practice? Moving from the structure and hierarchy of the hospital environment to the complexity, freedom and continuity of general practice can be challenging for young doctors. newsGP asks three GP supervisors their tips.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Australia first in worldwide prescription opioid use A global survey found half of Australian users also got ‘high’ from opioids at least once last year, but does this tell the whole story?
Supporting children through disaster GPs can now access trauma kits designed to help provide care specific to the needs of children, who are among the most vulnerable in disasters.
No public funding for early breast cancer test: What should GPs know? An expert has cautioned GPs and patients to not be alarmed over the decision.