GPs already in action as part of SA’s response to new COVID cluster newsGP speaks with South Australia’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer about the outbreak, which has sparked a rush on testing and potentially reached vulnerable parts of the community.
COVID, telehealth, rural Australia, the future: Health of the Nation The 2020 edition of the RACGP’s annual report shines a light on general practice in a year like no other.
General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians While most people rate their health and GP experiences positively, accessibility continues to vary depending on where they live, according to a new report.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas commemorate NAIDOC week and discuss closing the gap with Professor Peter O’Mara.
Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response The former Chief Medical Officer has been named ACT Australian of the Year, placing him alongside the seven nominees for Australian of the Year.
RACGP lays marker on the central role of specialist GPs A new college position statement outlines general practice’s ‘indisputable’ position at the forefront of Australia’s health system.
Self-care a path to better health outcomes And GPs have a major role to play, according to a recently released policy blueprint.
Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.
Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’ Nursing in the Community Week is celebrating nurses’ contribution and raising awareness about how they support people to stay safe at home.
GPs see more than 90% of permanent aged care residents: Report And they see each resident an average of around twice a month, according to the latest AIHW figures.