Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population Research revealed physician suicides are down overall but female doctors are still dying at a much higher rate, leading to calls for greater support.
In Practice: Using CGM to enhance diabetes care outcomes Learn more about the benefits and limitations of continuous glucose monitoring technology and how it can be applied in a rural practice.
Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk There are calls for urgent investigation into its impact on mental health, but GPs are urging caution when interpreting the research.
Federal Government reveals long-awaited Better Access response It says the mental health system is ‘difficult to navigate’, but supported less than half of the recommendations in full.
The GPs putting menopause in the spotlight The RACGP Women in General Practice Weekend brought together dozens of doctors to expand their knowledge of the once-taboo topic.
Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
Tackling health misinformation Dr Anna Mullins speaks with Dr Preeya Alexander, a GP based in Melbourne who utilises social media to debunk health myths and provide reliable health information to the public.
Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.
New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia GP in training Dr Lena Rennick says moving was like ‘going on an adventure’ and is calling on others to make the most of new placement grants.
Tool developed to help GPs manage menopause The MenoPROMPT assessment program has been developed by a team of Australian experts to help GPs better manage menopause.