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Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands

Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands

Dr Justin Coleman recently made a major life change, uprooting from 12 years of city living to move to the remote Tiwi Islands.


Renewed push to drug test ‘vulnerable’ welfare recipients criticised

Renewed push to drug test ‘vulnerable’ welfare recipients criticised

The plan could see around 5000 recipients of Newstart or Youth Allowance undergo mandatory drug testing as part of a two-year trial.


Q&A: Parechovirus and general practice

Q&A: Parechovirus and general practice

newsGP speaks with two experts about a virus that is relatively new to Australia and can be particularly severe in young children.


Unsafe air pollution standards up for review

Unsafe air pollution standards up for review

The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.


Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

From 2020, opioid packages will be smaller and feature improved labels with clearer warnings and consumer information.


Promoting public health online: Children’s medication

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

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

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

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?

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. 
 


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