GPs put best foot forward on CrazySocks4Docs day Australian healthcare professionals have taken to social media, showing off their crazy socks to support workplace wellbeing.
Dip in hepatitis testing adds to ‘interrupted’ health progress Hepatitis testing rates have dropped significantly during the pandemic, but could effective point-of-care testing help Australia reach its targets?
Leaving GPs out of aged care vaccination a ‘decision-making error’ As four aged care facilities go into lockdown amid Victoria’s latest COVID outbreak, GPs say risks to residents and staff could have been diminished – or even avoided entirely.
‘Psychological PPE’ as important as gloves and goggles The COVID pandemic has amplified healthcare workers’ mental health concerns, making self-care more important than ever.
New vaccine advice for aged care residents People in aged care can now get a COVID vaccine within two weeks of a flu shot, following new advice from health authorities.
RACGP leads in reconciliation ‘we can all work towards’ This week marks 20 years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of the country’s formal reconciliation process.
Significant increase in palliative care services provided at home Medicare-subsidised in-home palliative care services almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20, according to a new AIHW report.
New chance to connect with female leaders in general practice An upcoming RACGP conference will build on the theme of self-care and wellbeing for female GPs, with ample member engagement opportunities.
Public hospitals ‘completely overrun’ due to COVID delays State health ministers across the country reportedly did not expect the record demand placed on tertiary care following a 10% drop in GP presentations, despite warnings.
The aftermath of tragedy SPONSORED CONTENT: What GPs need to know before releasing the personal health information of patients involved in a serious crime.