Mounting evidence for sugar tax success Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.
App to provide quick access to living guidelines A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.
NAIDOC Week a time to ‘keep the fire burning’ The celebration is a way to honour past generations while promoting the cultural determinants of health that help keep people and communities well.
Holistic patient care key for overweight and obesity New education for GPs supporting patients with overweight and obesity aligns with the latest Red Book recommendations.
Aged Care Digital Strategy launches The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.
From science to spirituality: Dhanggati GP’s palliative care journey To help celebrate NAIDOC Week, Dr Janelle Trees explains how her cultural connection helps those in their last moments of life.
New eLearning platform for veterans’ health A new veterans’ health online tool will provide CPD-accredited training to assist GPs in providing care for patients and their families.
GP numbers stagnate amid population boom General practice is bearing the brunt of the critical strain on healthcare workers, with GP growth lagging significantly behind its medical counterparts.
In Practice: Medicare compliance FAQs The new resource outlines the different types of compliance activities, with a specific focus on targeted letters.
GPs protest scrapped pregnancy counselling exemption The RACGP urged the Government to reverse the removal, saying it limits access to care and creates ‘reproductive healthcare deserts’.