Ban dry processing to halt spread of accelerated silicosis, expert warns Unless regulated urgently, Australia’s stone cutting industry is heading towards an epidemic of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Student Bursary Award Kayla Ramires sees her award as an achievement symbolic of her future in general practice.
Terms of reference for aged care royal commission revealed Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Report shows significant growth in Australian health expenditure Most of the increase in health spending, which has risen to more than $7400 per person, is driven by federal, state and territory governments.
Prevention and management of dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The Let’s CHAT Dementia project focuses on assessment and management of dementia and cognitive impairment.
Funding boost and new aged care standards for older Australians The Federal Government has announced $106 million in funding to improve facilities and strengthen its aged care watchdog.
Inspiration and collegiality at primary care experience day The RACGP hosted the day as part of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, with colleagues from various countries coming together to learn from each other’s experiences.
RACGP to host a primary care experience day for international health conference The experience day offers an immersive general practice event and a chance for delegates from different areas of healthcare to share knowledge and perspectives.
Advertisers put ‘health halo’ on alcohol products to attract consumers, researchers say Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health-conscious people to purchase them, according to new research.