The rise of self-collection: Insights into cervical screening Dr Rebecca Starkie, a GP, practice owner, and academic with a specific interest in women's health, shares her expertise on the success of self-collection for cervical screening.
The silent struggle: GPs and the workers’ compensation system Passionate about supporting injured workers, we must address challenges faced by GPs interacting with work injury schemes, writes Dr Steven Kaye.
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says A study has found a link between the devices and breast cancer, and while the research is important, it may be causing unnecessary worry.
In Practice: RACGP Faculty Chairs announced The RACGP welcomes its new and continuing Faculty Chairs who will serve on the Board in 2024.
Call to action: Future Leaders wanted Applications for the program remain open, with one alumna saying those thinking of applying will ‘find that you are more than worthy’.
New water guidelines for PFAS: What GPs need to know Concerned patients have been urged to contact GPs with questions, after the NHMRC called for a crackdown on chemicals allowed in drinking water.
Priceline cervical cancer screening plan draws fierce criticism A pilot program enabling patients to self-test inside the pharmacy giant’s stores has infuriated GPs who said it goes against the core values of the national screening program.
Metastatic breast cancer rates soar past previous estimates A world-leading study found 8000 people are living with the cancer in NSW alone, proving previous case numbers to be ‘widely inaccurate’.
Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.
‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines New subsidised medication approvals would be streamlined and access made easier for vulnerable populations, under a new health technology plan.