More respect needed for ‘Craft of Generalism’: GP A prominent general practice academic says there is an urgent need to clarify the value and expertise of generalist approaches in healthcare.
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won’t be the ‘Holy Grail’.
Why health data hacks keep happening A cancer centre is Australia’s latest cyber attack victim, with a criminal gang hoping to extort more than $100,000.
More than 1000 pharmacies registered for prescribing trial The clinical trial was originally due to begin in April but issues with ethics approval reportedly resulted in it being delayed.
Can doctor–patient differences have clinical implications? New research suggests doctors are more extroverted, but also more neurotic and less open than patients.
The power of data: Live from GP22 In this special live episode, GP and founder of Doctors Control Panel, Dr Anton Knieriemen, and Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed discuss the value of data and how GPs can harness it effectively to improve patient care.
GPs have ‘unique perspectives and voices that need to be heard’ RACGP Quality Care Chair Professor Mark Morgan explains how members play a role in advocacy through representation.
New clinical tool to aid syphilis management With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.
Fall in bulk billing a rising concern for patients Worries about GP costs are now one of the main issues for patients, with new bulk-billing data indicating that may rise further.