RACGP submission outlines framework to assist child mental health care The college recommendations make it clear that not involving GPs in children’s wellbeing would be a potential missed opportunity.
Growth in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP numbers to continue The past three years have seen a 55% increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in medicine.
Aspirin vs warfarin: What to prescribe for children post-heart surgery New studies have weighed up the benefits of different blood thinning medications for patients who have undergone a specific heart procedure.
‘We’ve created a system that is crisis-driven’ Research has revealed what clinicians’ think is stopping children from receiving quality mental health care in Australia.
Medical training highly rated – but bullying still a problem GPs in training reported the lowest rates of harassment and bullying of all the groups surveyed.
GPs warned to prepare for back-to-school asthma spike The National Asthma Council has provided clinical tips for GPs to ensure paediatric patients are ready with an action plan in place.
RACGP appoints its first ever Aboriginal Censor Dr Olivia O’Donoghue wants to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in the GP workforce.
Researchers call for child mental health ‘shared care model’ Experts say better integrating GPs could help address extensive wait times for costly private mental health support.
Largest remote clinical exam in the southern hemisphere goes off without a hitch The COVID pandemic posed real challenges to the RACGP’s traditional clinical exams – but the new digital RCE has performed well, organisers say.
Ibuprofen superior to paracetamol for young children: Study New research has found ibuprofen is better at reducing fever and pain in children younger than two within the first 24 hours of treatment.