In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.
Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
MS-2 Step access set to expand Medical abortions will become easier to access under landmark regulation changes due to come into effect on 1 August.
‘Catch up’ HPV test may benefit older women New research suggests screening women aged 65 and over who have never been tested for HPV could improve cervical cancer prevention.
RACGP backs vision for national hepatitis strategies The college has put forward recommendations to strengthen the draft 2023–30 strategies and ensure targets are met.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.
‘A significant foundation of our culture’: Elders’ role explored Run by RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, a NAIDOC Week webinar looks at the vital role of Elders in community wellbeing.
Researchers identify first case of CTE in a female athlete The Australian Sports Brain Bank team believe it is a ‘sentinel case’ that much can be learned from.
‘Significant update’ of RACGP Prison Standards The revised standards cover healthcare in ‘a unique and challenging environment’, with more focus on culturally safe care.
Psychedelic prescribing to begin for PTSD and depression Experts are split on whether Australia is prepared for psychedelic-assisted therapy, but GPs need to be ready to answer questions and refer patients.