Helping women ‘take ownership of their own healthcare’ Women’s Health Week 2024 centres around ‘Your voice. Your choice’, but for regional patients, that choice can be harder to access.
Funding boost for ‘shared care model’ to improve diabetes outcomes The Australian-first trial will see general practices collaborate with exercise physiologists to improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Sweeping NDIS changes on the way The RACGP welcomed the bill passing through the Parliament but stressed that its new assessment process has not been finalised.
In Practice: Using CGM to enhance diabetes care outcomes Learn more about the benefits and limitations of continuous glucose monitoring technology and how it can be applied in a rural practice.
Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk There are calls for urgent investigation into its impact on mental health, but GPs are urging caution when interpreting the research.
Diabetes medication restrictions incoming More red tape is on the way after the PBAC recommended GPs gain additional approval before starting patients on Qtern 5/10.
Government reveals disability royal commission response Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations? A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.
Calls for expansion of multidisciplinary pain management The latest pain report shines a light on the need for multidisciplinary programs to be scaled up, in a bid to increase access and reduce stigma.
Contracts – the basics every doctor should know SPONSORED: From payment arrangements to medical records, there are several key aspects GPs need to consider.