National Rural Health Commissioner talks rural generalism, national pathway Professor Paul Worley talks to newsGP about the proposed national pathway for rural generalism, the collaboration between the RACGP and ACRRM, and the future of rural health in Australia.
Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs Dr Lara Roeske writes for newsGP about self-collected samples, a key aspect of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
New national strategy for people with asthma The new National Asthma Strategy was officially launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt yesterday.
Back-to-school asthma tips for healthcare professionals The National Asthma Council Australia has recommended practitioners remind younger patients and their carers of potential risks as the new school year approaches.
New test kit available for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program The Department of Health has introduced a new test kit as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
GPs’ guide to completing a cervical screening pathology request form Dr Lara Roeske outlines important details for completing a pathology request form in the context of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
Cervical screening not recommended for women under 25 The Department of Health wants to reiterate that cervical screening is not recommended for women aged younger than 25 as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy told newsGP.
Endometriosis action plan to help diagnose and manage patients The Federal Government’s newly announced National Action Plan for Endometriosis will focus on improving the lives of women who live with this painful and often misunderstood disorder.
Difficulties in healthcare access for people with disability An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released earlier this week shines a light on the difficulties Australians with disability can face in accessing healthcare.