Attending multiple practices and the risk of fragmenting care The ‘Australian Journal of General Practice’ has published new research on patients attending multiple general practices – doctor hopping – and how this can result in fragmented healthcare.
Study links lack of teen physical activity to poorer mental health A lack of physical activity among teenagers has been linked to an increased risk of developing some, but not all, mental health disorders in young adulthood, according to a new study.
Primary care street services vital in filling health gaps for marginalised patients A study to measure multimorbidity among patients of a street-based general practice clinic in WA reveals the value of these services to marginalised populations.
Pointing the way towards better support of veterans’ mental health The Federal Government has released research that provides a blueprint for better provision of services to ex-serving military personnel returning to civilian life.
Improving links between general practice and clinical research GP researcher Professor Clare Heal chronicled the experience of conducting five randomised controlled trials in a general practice setting, showing it can be done successfully.
Report reveals parents’ high level of faith in GPs A recent report shows an overwhelming majority of parents consulting GPs in Victoria are satisfied with the advice and support they receive.
December edition of Australian Family Physician The latest edition of Australian Family Physician is now available.
Three key areas highlighted in the RACGP’s pre-budget submission The RACGP has developed its 2018–19 pre-budget submission, urging the Federal Government to extend its commitment to Australians’ health by supporting three vital aspects of general practice.