Medicare and workforce boost top RACGP election asks With a Federal Election imminent, the college is urging all political parties to ‘make bold commitments’ to ensure affordable and accessible care is available for all.
Period poverty: stigma and access issues endure, study shows It found barriers are leaving patients in ‘desperate need’. Can GPs use education to help meet the menstrual needs of Australians?
Alcohol and pregnancy campaign benefit estimated at $236 million New analysis has suggested a public awareness campaign aimed at pregnant women is having significant financial and wellbeing advantages.
GPs urged to look out for measles amid rising cases With diagnoses in Victoria and SA, officials are calling on GPs to report suspected cases and for precautions to be rolled out in practices.
GP clinic’s research drives positive change in patient care ‘Research shouldn’t just be about academics; it should be about real-world improvements,’ says one GP changing her community.
Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder? Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.
Is remote monitoring the future of general practice? One GP’s drive to change the way things work could pave a new path for general practice through remote patient monitoring.
In Practice: Upskilling in family violence support An upcoming RACGP CPD-accredited workshop aims to empower Victorian GPs to support families impacted by abuse and violence.
RACGP calls for fast-tracked ADHD reform Ahead of a mass walk-out of NSW psychiatrists, the RACGP says it is now more important than ever for GPs to be granted ADHD prescribing powers.
World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity says diagnosis must change, setting out new criteria, categories, and calling on doctors to go ‘beyond BMI’.