RACGP aged care standards out for second review Following initial consultation last year, the college is seeking further feedback to its standards for aged care. newsGP details key updates.
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.
Am I a better GP after my father’s death? Dr Claire Denness wonders whether the rawness of grief has helped her as a doctor.
Starting the conversation about eating disorders The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.
Shining a light on diversity in aged care The aged care royal commission will hold a hearing on the ‘needs of people who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and characteristics’.
Silicosis: Australia’s ‘emerging occupational health epidemic’ With barriers to early detection, the RACGP has developed a learning activity to better support GPs in diagnosis and management of silicosis.
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.
Doctors call for action on climate change ahead of election GPs are being urged to show their support for action on climate change by backing a child-focused campaign.
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.