Australia is drying up: Alcohol consumption at lowest levels since the ’60s New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia’s average rate of alcohol consumption is at its lowest since 1961–62.
September 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.
DVA initiatives to improve veterans’ access to healthcare The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has introduced a number of changes to better assist veterans in accessing the care they need for body and mind.
New cancer diagnoses have increased, but so have survival rates: AIHW report The Cancer Compendium web report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, shows cancer trends over time and points towards its direction in the future.
‘Rough sleepers’ most vulnerable people on Australian streets: Report Rough sleepers are the most visible population experiencing homelessness, and have more complex needs than other groups who access specialist homeless services.
August 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 now available online.
AIHW deaths data shows value of preventive care The latest deaths data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the value of preventive healthcare.
My Health Record toolkits to arrive this week GPs will soon receive information and resources designed to help them provide patients with the best advice about My Health Record.
At the sharp end of organ donation Dr Chris Hogan reflects on a transformative experience from his early days in healthcare.
Preparing medico-legal reports: What GPs need to know For the first of a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts about the best way to prepare medico-legal documents – and how to avoid the pitfalls.