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.
Supporting patients and their families on World Diabetes Day Dr Gary Deed writes about how GPs can best help people with diabetes – as well as their families.
Cheaper access to diabetes products for more than 600,000 Australians Changes to items listed on the National Diabetes Services Scheme could save patients up to $126 a year.
AHPRA releases its annual report The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has provided facts and figures across a number of key areas of healthcare.
Young returning veterans at high risk of mental health issues A new report investigates the high rate of mental ill-health facing younger defence personnel, and how to provide better support.
November 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.
Australia narrows life-expectancy gap Australians can expect to live more than a decade longer than the global average.
Cure for most mental disorders ‘possible’, award-winning psychiatrist says After a career spanning 60 years, Professor Gavin Andrews is a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize. He talks to newsGP about what’s changed when it comes to managing issues of mental health.
Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’? The benefits of work have long been known, and GPs have been asked to facilitate a return to work as soon as possible. But experts warn practitioners have to differentiate between good work and bad work to make the correct decision.
Ban dry processing to halt spread of accelerated silicosis, expert warns Unless regulated urgently, Australia’s stone cutting industry is heading towards an epidemic of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica.