‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’ Ten COVID-positive aged care residents in Queensland recently avoided a costly and potentially damaging hospital trip, thanks to quick-thinking GPs.
Dean appointment helps define the future of general practice As the University of Melbourne’s first female Dean, Professor Jane Gunn has a vision to further connect academic research with general practice.
Mental health hospital presentations increase by 61% Emergency departments are back to pre-pandemic highs, with an ongoing gap in mental health services pushing a rise in at-risk patients.
Decision aid launched for those with COVID-19 vaccine concerns Prominent public health experts have collaborated to develop an online tool backed by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.
How a COVID hotline could help hospitals and GPs A GP-led initiative is proposing a 24/7 hotline to take the burden off emergency services and ensure continuity of care.
What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
Insights into weaning patients off antidepressants Discontinuing long-term antidepressant use should only occur after thorough preparation between a patient and their GP, new research has found.
Peak medical bodies want COVID vaccine booking clarity With general practices already inundated with calls ahead of next week’s rollout, the RACGP and AMA have urged the Federal Government to clarify the process and ‘not build unrealistic expectations’ for patients.
Thousands of general practices to receive COVID vaccine doses within weeks A change in strategy will see all 4600 participating practices added to the rollout over four weeks, allowing more patients to be vaccinated by their own GP.
How will GPs tackle COVID vaccine hesitancy? Events like this week’s abandoned University of Queensland trial are unlikely to inspire confidence in people with questions about the safety of a COVID vaccine.