Doctors central to restoring public trust: Study Around 95% of people trust their GP for health information over scientists and government agencies, new research has shown.
RACGP further responds to Ahpra criminal history standard The college is calling for an individualised, non-discriminating approach that considers the length of time since any criminal offence.
Malnutrition rife in aged care: Study Forty per cent of people living in residential care are malnourished, 6% severely, according to the largest study of its kind ever carried out.
Calls for expansion of multidisciplinary pain management The latest pain report shines a light on the need for multidisciplinary programs to be scaled up, in a bid to increase access and reduce stigma.
Alarm raised after study finds pharmacy UTI treatment inconsistent Controversial pharmacy prescribing trials have once again raised scope of practice concerns, with new research finding significant protocol inconsistences.
Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’ New data shows antipsychotic prescriptions significantly outweigh diagnoses, a situation unlikely to change without greater staffing support.
‘I don’t have any doubt whether I’m making a difference’ The RACGP has launched a GP training campaign to attract the next generation of doctors to the profession, as graduates spruik a job in the bush.
‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.
Antibiotic shortages disproportionately affecting Indigenous patients The national shortages, which include vital treatments for rheumatic heart disease, have left some organisations scrambling for supplies.
First MyMedicare incentive ready to launch The new aged care incentive is just days away from going live, this is what you need to know to get your patients ready.