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Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’

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’

‘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

‘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

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

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.


In Practice: Award nominations extended

In Practice: Award nominations extended

The RACGP has extended nomination deadlines for its 2024 state, national, rural, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health awards.


Understanding the damage of stigma

Understanding the damage of stigma

A lived experience ‘spokesperson’ is on a mission to break down the barriers preventing people from being open with healthcare providers about their drug use.
 


New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI

A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.


On-site aged care pharmacists must be linked to GPs: RACGP

On-site aged care pharmacists must be linked to GPs: RACGP

The idea has been touted as addressing a key recommendation from the royal commission but has generated concerns over fragmentation of care.


Study finds severity of healthcare worker violence rising

Study finds severity of healthcare worker violence rising

The frequency of attacks against frontline medical staff, including GPs, is rising, but if nothing changes, experts fear more Australians could be at risk.


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