GPs can help reduce cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population A Menzies researcher is calling on the World Health Organization and governments to prioritise improvements in cancer control for Indigenous people globally.
Do we need to reassess the flu vaccine? Dr Evan Ackermann looks at recent research on the use of the flu vaccine in Australia.
New national strategy for men’s health As Australia marks Men’s Health Week, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new 10-year National Male Health Strategy it says will focus on the mental and physical health of men and boys.
Restrictions to apply to fixed-dose combination medications for people with asthma The Federal Government is set to restrict the prescription of fixed-dose combination medications commonly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an effort to encourage GPs to initially try corticosteroids.
Offering trauma-informed care in general practice Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.
SA Aboriginal drug rehabilitation service under threat after funding cuts The Federal Government will no longer provide the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council the $700,000 a year it needs to operate. Chief Executive Scott Wilson told newsGP the cuts will force the closure of all services.
RACGP smoking cessation resources to mark World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day aims to promote awareness of the harms of tobacco smoking and advocate for effective strategies to reduce tobacco consumption. The RACGP has a number of resources to assist healthcare professionals in guiding patients to smoking cessation.
NDIS autism disconnect: Is the driver need or money? When advocating for people with a disability in Australia, one becomes indurated to the disappointments provided by the Government. We were treated to another example this month, writes Dr James Best.
The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
Australian autism advocates express anger over proposed changes to the NDIS Autism advocates are critical of the possibility of access restrictions to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.