RACGP co-signs open letter to PM over aged care staffing levels The RACGP and other peak medical bodies are urgently calling for minimum staffing levels in aged care.
The defining moments of general practice in 2018: Part 1 As the end of another year approaches, we should consider the progress and success our profession has experienced over the past 12 months.
GP mental health consultations continuing to rise The latest Mental health services in Australia report highlights the most common mental health problems seen in general practice.
December issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is available online.
HPV vaccination records moved to the Australian Immunisation Register Patients’ vaccination information will now be kept in a single place.
Will the promised Victorian royal commission into mental health fix a strained system? Healthcare professionals are divided over the usefulness of the State Government’s promised royal commission into mental health in the wake of its election victory.
Terms of reference for mental health inquiry announced The Government has announced the terms of reference and an Associate Commissioner for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health.
Private health service providers responsible for the most data breaches Findings from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner show private health providers are again responsible for the most data breaches of all sectors.
Talking sexual health with older patients Dr Sue Malta and her research team want to promote more positive social perceptions of older people’s sexuality, in general practice and beyond.
RACGP deeply disappointed over lack of change to mandatory reporting laws Australia’s state and federal governments have ignored RACGP calls for changes to proposed new mandatory reporting laws.