GP promotes the ‘ABC of transgender care’ Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo is seeking to highlight the value of supportive and non-judgmental care to help mark Transgender Awareness Week.
Does Medicare discriminate against women? Five GPs reflect on being a woman in medicine and the ‘sad reality’ of a system that rewards speed over holistic, comprehensive care.
New Women in General Practice Committee reveals key objectives Advocacy and mentorship for women in general practice are high on the agenda, according to the Committee’s Chair.
Women in healthcare earn 24% less than men: WHO A new global report is indicative of the ‘woeful state of affairs’ faced by females in general practice, a prominent GP has said.
Welcoming the gender diverse community into our practices: Part 2 Former GP Frances Mulcahy discusses practical ways to welcome the gender diverse community into general practices and breaks down some myths around gender medicine.
Gender bias is still putting women’s health at risk It’s no secret men and women are different, but these differences have not been reflected accurately in the field of medicine.
Achieving equality in a COVID-19 world The coronavirus pandemic has increased the gender equality gap but efforts aimed at tackling systemic inequalities provide hope for the future.
Severe COVID much more common in males, research shows Men are almost three times more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and enter intensive care, according to a new meta-analysis.
‘Remains a mystery’: Examining gender’s impact on COVID-19 Why does coronavirus kill more men than women? Australian researchers are seeking the answer in a bid to remove sex and gender bias.
Losing everything to find yourself When Trevor first came seeking help for stress and low mood, Dr Hester Wilson sensed there was something deeper going on.