‘We are stronger together’: Ramping up our advocacy In the face of unprecedented change, our role in shaping reform is more important than ever, writes RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins.
Standards aim to reduce invasive procedures for heavy periods While one in four women suffer from the condition, less than half seek treatment and may have a more invasive procedure than necessary.
Doctors issue nationwide call for climate change action Hundreds of medical doctors have urged the Federal Government to ban all new coal, oil and gas projects for public health.
‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’ This Men’s Health Week, a GP with a special interest says normalising consistent health checks with a regular GP is key to improving outcomes.
Should primary care be free for everyone? New research has put a pricetag on offering free general practice care for all, but while seemingly within reach the authors caution any changes would also need to primary care more sustainable.
GPs’ crazy reminder to look after mental health The medical world has come out in force to mark CrazySocks4Docs, with the RACGP using it as an opportunity to protest mandatory reporting laws.
Renewed push for alcohol warning labels Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness.
Breast cancer detection delayed by COVID-19 The rate of metastatic breast cancer doubled after breast screening programs shut down during the pandemic.
In Practice: Medicare Participation Review Committees Nominations are open for GPs looking to help safeguard the future of Medicare and ensure users are fit to participate in the program.
What GPs are missing in Indigenous suicide A First Nations psychologist shares advice on how to tackle the youth suicide crisis and says GPs are often ‘told to do the wrong things’.