Report highlights lingering burden on volunteer firefighters It says reducing stigma, taking time out, and bolstering support are key to keeping Australia’s emergency crews mentally well.
GPs are an underutilised workforce in a disaster: RACGP With warnings of a potentially severe bushfire season, the college has urged policymakers to make the RACGP a key partner in emergency planning.
Anti-inflammatory could boost emergency contraceptive: Study Researchers have called for further work into what they have called the ‘really exciting’ findings of a trial undertaken in Hong Kong.
GPs take climate fight to Parliament House An army of doctors has descended on Parliament House to rally against a NT gas extraction proposal, labelling it ‘cancer alley’.
Health system ‘unprepared’ for climate crisis Medical colleges, including the RACGP, representing more than 100,000 health professionals are pleading for urgent action on climate change.
Gas phase-out lauded as ‘the right choice for health’ The Victorian Government has said gas connections will be banned in new homes from next year, with GPs endorsing the move.
New group looks to address urgent care needs A recently formed RACGP Specific Interest group aims to help raise the standard of urgent and emergency treatment in primary care.
In Practice: AGPT Academic Post applications now open Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience in teaching and research, while enhancing their skills in academia.
Health response to climate change heats up A new national health and climate strategy is now out for feedback. What role is likely for general practice?
In Practice: Point-of-care ultrasound skills GPs interested in point-of-care ultrasound will soon have an opportunity to upskill via a full-day workshop.