At-risk COVID patients in WA directed to GPs for antiviral access The WA Department of Health has changed the mechanism for prescribing antiviral treatments through its COVID Care at Home program.
Chronic non-cancer pain in older people Dr David Liew talks with clinical pharmacology registrar Dr Gloria Wong about some of the challenges involved in the pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain in frail older people.
Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis New Australian research has found a strong genetic link between endometriosis and certain subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Close the gap: Transformational change and allyship This year’s report advocates for new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led efforts to reduce inequalities.
Australia develops ‘world’s most effective’ autism screening tool The ‘ground-breaking’ resource can reportedly identify 96% of children on the autism spectrum by preschool age.
High burden of skin cancer continues to rise Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers in their lifetime − and that rate is steadily increasing according to fresh research.
In Practice: AGPT applications opening Medical graduates pursuing a career in general practice will be able to register their interest in training with the RACGP in the coming weeks.
‘We need to act now’: GPs call for action on equality this IWD With the pandemic further highlighting ongoing and persistent inequality, GPs say this year’s International Women’s Day theme – #BreaktheBias – could not be more timely.
Genetic Carrier Screening The Good GP interviews Dr Alison Archibald on the topic of genetic carrier screening, what it involves and the conditions that can be screened for.
Concerns Queensland pharmacy trial will ‘widen the gap’ Advocacy groups say there has been limited consultation and little consideration for the wellbeing of First Nations peoples.