GPs forced to manage critical pain relief shortage ‘as best we can’ Patients and doctors are becoming increasingly distressed about the shortfall, which has been impacting care for more than 18 months.
Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm While one expert warns the virus could lead to the next major pandemic, another says the risk is only small at this stage. What do we know?
Renewed push for alcohol warning labels Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness.
In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
Dementia survey highlights lack of awareness Australians generally know little about how to reduce risk, but there are ways to ‘bring cognition into the consulting room’.
In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017 The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
In Practice: Bulk-billing incentives module update Services Australia has updated its bulk-billing educational module to include the tripled incentive items.
How RACGP Foundation seed funding blossomed into MRFF grant What started as a small, GP-led diabetes research project recently received close to $1 million to expand into other areas of chronic disease.