First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
In Practice: AHPRA to detail registration restrictions The health regulator is hosting an information session on restrictions placed on the registration of practitioners, and how they work.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
GPs ‘overwhelmed’ with eating disorders in young patients How can GPs help the rising number of teens with disordered eating when social media use is rampant? One GP is calling for a new approach.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.
Greens pledge sweeping GP investment The RACGP welcomed the party’s plan to increase rebates and up GP trainees’ pay but condemned a rollout of 1000 free healthcare clinics.
Psychiatric prescriptions for children skyrocket Some prescriptions have tripled in the past decade as a mental health crisis grips Australia’s youth, but are GPs getting the treatment options right?
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
GPs speak out amid walk-in centre concerns GPs say they are increasingly troubled about the fragmentation of care the nurse-led centres create and the model’s impact on patient safety.
In Practice: Consultation on registration and accreditation scheme The RACGP is seeking member feedback on the processes underpinning complaints or notifications about registered health practitioners.