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Care of the highest quality – regardless of where they live

Care of the highest quality – regardless of where they live

The RACGP’s newly updated Silver Book reflects best practice in the ever-evolving field of aged care, Associate Professor Morton Rawlin writes.


Falls the cause of 75% of injury hospitalisations for older people

Falls the cause of 75% of injury hospitalisations for older people

An estimated 125,021 people aged 65 and over were hospitalised due to falls in 2016–17.


New dietary advice causes rethink of dairy, eggs, meat

New dietary advice causes rethink of dairy, eggs, meat

Full-fat dairy and eggs are back on the table, but Australians have been urged to rethink their red-meat intake.


Respect Matters: One aim, different outcomes?

Respect Matters: One aim, different outcomes?

A new program aims to inform young people on consent issues, but inconsistent legislation across states could be hindering attempts at education.


Increased meat consumption associated with early death

Increased meat consumption associated with early death

Bad news for carnivores, as new research further strengthens the association between a shortened life span and consumption of red meat.


Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination

Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination

Associate Professor John Litt discussed the benefits of preventive healthcare during a recent presentation at the APNA conference.


Keeping Christmas safe

Keeping Christmas safe

As rates of family violence increase over the holidays, it is important to remember that Christmas is not a happy occasion for all.


New paper quantifies harms and benefits of common preventive activities

New paper quantifies harms and benefits of common preventive activities

While all health strategies recommended by the RACGP’s Red Book are beneficial, a new paper quantifies the benefits and harms of various preventive activities.


I did the legal thing – but did I do the right thing?

I did the legal thing – but did I do the right thing?

Dr Ines Rio reflects on battling bureaucratic rules on behalf of a patient.


RACGP resources to assist GPs during National Diabetes Week

RACGP resources to assist GPs during National Diabetes Week

National Diabetes Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of detecting and managing diabetes as early as possible, and the RACGP has a number of resources designed to assist GPs in these efforts.


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