At the sharp end of organ donation Dr Chris Hogan reflects on a transformative experience from his early days in healthcare.
Six new social media road rules Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on the changing nature of the social media highway, and lists a few recommended ‘road rules’ for GPs.
Plain packaging for tobacco hailed as a win for Australia The World Trade Organization announced that Australia has triumphed in global disputes over plain packaging for tobacco.
How should GPs best use social media? Experts suggest healthcare professionals tread cautiously when using social media.
Elder abuse: Identifying the signs in general practice The recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presented an opportunity to raise awareness about this complex and often hidden form of family violence.
Family violence among patients from multicultural backgrounds: How GPs can help newsGP spoke to three experienced healthcare professionals about how GPs can respond to patients from immigrant/refugee backgrounds who are experiencing family violence.
CrazySocks4Docs day kicks off GPs and other healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to post images of their unusual footwear for CrazySocks4Docs day.
GPs can be key in helping multicultural women who are experiencing family violence Women from multicultural communities face many barriers in dealing with family violence, but GPs can help.
RACGP smoking cessation resources to mark World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day aims to promote awareness of the harms of tobacco smoking and advocate for effective strategies to reduce tobacco consumption. The RACGP has a number of resources to assist healthcare professionals in guiding patients to smoking cessation.
CrazySocks4Docs campaign goes global The Australian campaign targeting suicide and mental health issues among medical professionals has struck a chord around the world.