In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
Lack of safety data prompts guidance on oestrogen therapy A summary of evidence is out for prescribing oestrogen treatments for the estimated 75% of breast cancer patients who develop genitourinary symptoms.
HPV self-collection: Are you ready to support the choice? SPONSORED: A new national public awareness campaign is expected to create significant patient demand for the service.
Should the breast screening age be lowered? While the question has again been put forward, Australian experts remain unconvinced, saying participation among target groups is more important.
Is general practice ready for the genetic carrier screening surge? GPs must be educated and resourced to meet the ‘inevitable widespread uptake’ of the newly Medicare-funded service, says a new study.
Self-collection reaching under-screened populations Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.
Lung cancer added to national screening register Eligible Australians could soon be offered a scan every two years in a bid to bolster early detection, but the RACGP says the register needs updating.
‘Disturbing’ spike in youth cancer Researchers have revealed a ‘significant increase’ in rates of young-onset pancreatic cancer, blaming the rise on increasingly unhealthy lifestyles.
How can Australia increase BreastScreen participation? With more than one in two eligible women not taking part in the preventive screening program, the RACGP has suggested ways to boost engagement.
Pharmacy diabetes trial creating ‘serious concerns’ The RACGP has slammed a plan to screen for the disease in pharmacies, saying it could fragment care and put vulnerable patients at risk.