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Self-care a path to better health outcomes

Self-care a path to better health outcomes

And GPs have a major role to play, according to a recently released policy blueprint.


Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics

Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics

The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.


Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’

Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’

Nursing in the Community Week is celebrating nurses’ contribution and raising awareness about how they support people to stay safe at home.


GPs see more than 90% of permanent aged care residents: Report

GPs see more than 90% of permanent aged care residents: Report

And they see each resident an average of around twice a month, according to the latest AIHW figures.


What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed

What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed

The Medical Board’s updated code will come into effect from October and includes new sections on vexatious complaints and social media use.


Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations

Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations

The growth and ageing of Australia’s population combined with more chronic and incurable illnesses has left more patients in palliative care.


‘This is a bad idea and puts staff and the public at risk’: Pharmacists resist COVID testing

‘This is a bad idea and puts staff and the public at risk’: Pharmacists resist COVID testing

The Pharmacy Guild-backed plan for COVID testing in Queensland has hit a major roadblock – pharmacists.


Department of Health says ECG interpretation still allowed in ‘bizarre’ claim

Department of Health says ECG interpretation still allowed in ‘bizarre’ claim

There is growing confusion over the recent DoH decision to effectively strip GPs of the ability to bill Medicare for the interpretation of ECGs.


New National Agreement a ‘historic turning point’

New National Agreement a ‘historic turning point’

For the first time, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be able to have their say on closing the gap.


ECG changes the latest in a string of questionable decisions

ECG changes the latest in a string of questionable decisions

Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on a number of Government-mandated changes to general practice.


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