COVID-19 ‘creation stories’ It is time to distil what we have learned from the pandemic, writes Dr Magdalena Simonis.
Good things take time: postnatal care We need better Medicare funding for postnatal care in general practice, writes Dr Deborah Carrington.
‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
Treating ‘heart-sink’ patients in general practice Almost every GP would know the feeling, but there are ways to manage it and improve the doctor–patient relationship.
Patient charter updated to align with Standards The update helps promote mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of patients and GPs while adhering to national healthcare rights.
Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation newsGP talks to addiction medicine specialist Dr Paul Grinzi about supporting patients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs.
How can GPs best end a therapeutic relationship? Aggressive or lovelorn patients are common reasons why GPs may need to transfer care.
New sexual boundary guidelines help to address medico-legal concerns A medico-legal expert has broadly welcomed updated Medical Board of Australia guidelines on sexual boundaries between doctors and patients.
AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.