Australia lagging behind in aged care expenditure The country’s carer entitlements are also sitting at one of the lowest rungs, new research has found, prompting calls for improvements.
Older Australians waiting longer for residential aged care places Most wait approximately five months after being approved by a health professional.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission roadmap open for consultation The public has a chance to have its say on the future research direction and funding decisions of the Mission.
RACGP updates aged care clinical guidelines The significant expansion includes practice points on elder abuse and caring for marginalised groups, including older LGBTQI people.
Government to help GPs reach the frontline New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.
Now and into the future: RACGP bushfire response President Dr Harry Nespolon provides an update on college efforts to assist on the ground and prepare for the long-term fallout of what is an unprecedented disaster.
GPs on the firefront ‘ignored’ by authorities Amidst the trauma, GPs have been forced to improvise ad hoc solutions to provide basic care for patients in need.
Consistency in power of attorney laws could help prevent elder abuse The Council of Attorneys-General has agreed to work toward reforms designed to strengthen protections for older people.
The first point of contact and a partner in recovery Dr Louise Stone examines the GP’s role in mental health care.