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Overcrowding leads to poorer health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Overcrowding leads to poorer health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

In the first of a series focusing on the coming third edition of the ‘National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’, newsGP examines the effects of overcrowding on health outcomes.


National Rural Health Commissioner talks rural generalism, national pathway

National Rural Health Commissioner talks rural generalism, national pathway

Professor Paul Worley talks to newsGP about the proposed national pathway for rural generalism, the collaboration between the RACGP and ACRRM, and the future of rural health in Australia.


Federal Government extends cashless debit card trials

Federal Government extends cashless debit card trials

The Federal Government has passed legislation to extend its cashless debit card trials, adding a new test location despite strong criticism from political opponents.


Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines

Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines

There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.


Ban on direct-to-consumer advertising by after-hours providers welcomed by RACGP

Ban on direct-to-consumer advertising by after-hours providers welcomed by RACGP

RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP he is pleased with the news after-hours primary care services would no longer be allowed to employ direct-to-consumer advertising.


Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion

Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion

Figures released last week show that Australia’s overall spending on mental health has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting GPs’ increasing role in this area of healthcare.


Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs

Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs

Dr Lara Roeske writes for newsGP about self-collected samples, a key aspect of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.


Report on Government Services reveals need to shift from EDs to general practice

Report on Government Services reveals need to shift from EDs to general practice

The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission this week released its 2018 Report on Government Services, which details the performance of health services and provides a snapshot of Australian general practice.


New national strategy for people with asthma

New national strategy for people with asthma

The new National Asthma Strategy was officially launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt yesterday.


Back-to-school asthma tips for healthcare professionals

Back-to-school asthma tips for healthcare professionals

The National Asthma Council Australia has recommended practitioners remind younger patients and their carers of potential risks as the new school year approaches.


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