Working towards a world free of cervical cancer Modern healthcare tools mean the world can be rid of cervical cancer in coming decades, but it will require a united effort from governments and international stakeholders, public health physician Associate Professor Julia Brotherton told newsGP.
Tenth anniversary of the National Apology Associate Professor Peter O’Mara, Chair of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, reflects on the decade since then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologised to Australia’s Stolen Generations.
ISQua accredits RACGP Standards for general practices The fifth edition of the RACGP Standards for general practices (the Standards) has been awarded accreditation by the International Society for Quality and Safety in Health Care.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Identifying the underlying signs of family violence The complex nature of family violence means it rarely presents in an obvious way.
Shining a light on perinatal depression and anxiety The statistics on late maternal mortality in Australia are stark.
Managing parental expectations for children’s antibiotics Many Australian parents believe that children experiencing sore throats, coughs and colds need treatment with antibiotics, according to recent research.
Facing harsh truths: Antibiotics in modern general practice To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann writes for newsGP about the realities of antimicrobial resistance.
Early identification key in tackling global diabetes problem The incidence of diabetes is reaching epidemic levels around the world.
GPs vital in educating patients about antibiotic resistance It is time GPs are considered a key part of the solution – rather than a driver – in the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.