What is Japanese encephalitis virus and how can I avoid it when I travel? Australians travelling in Asia are being warned not to be complacent about this mosquito-borne disease.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Too much medicine harming patients, experts warn Overdiagnosis is a complex challenge that needs to be tackled at many levels.
Global Handwashing Day: Clean hands are a recipe for health To mark Global Handwashing Day, the Food Safety Information Council has launched tips on how to keep hands clean to help reduce the 4.1 million cases of food poisoning in Australia each year.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
Terms of reference for aged care royal commission revealed Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Australia’s health system still failing people with acute mental health needs: Report People presenting to emergency departments in mental health crisis experience long waits and are more likely than patients with other conditions to leave without completing treatment, a new report has found.
How can GPs best prepare for – and respond to – disasters? Limited communication between emergency-response teams and primary care means GPs should independently plan for natural disasters, Dr Penny Burns told newsGP.
Suicide rates higher among Australia’s ex-service defence personnel People serving in the Australian Defence Force experience good physical health during and after their service, but mental health may be a different story.
Changes to restrictions on medicines for COPD and asthma Dr Kerry Hancock, Chair of the RACGP’s Respiratory Medicine Specific Interests network, examines the reasons behind recent changes to the PBS and what they mean for GPs and patients.