GP aged care standards launched for the first time New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
RACGP raises questions over impending PSR changes A representative says the college supports greater transparency and fairness around compliance, but notes the approach must be balanced.
Drug ‘significantly’ slows Alzheimer’s progression: Study A clinical trial of donanemab has now been peer reviewed and published, indicating it can decelerate decline in the disease’s early stages.
‘Community health is desperate for support’: GP’s plea to policymakers For more than two decades Dr Kate Walker has been treating society’s most vulnerable. She says the situation has never been more challenging.
Does Medicare discriminate against women? Five GPs reflect on being a woman in medicine and the ‘sad reality’ of a system that rewards speed over holistic, comprehensive care.
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
‘Never underestimate the power of a GP’: Dr Daniel Byrne’s story In support of CrazySocks4Docs, the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory shares his own mental health struggles and how he coped.
Why GPs’ self-care matters: Jono’s devastating story Dr Jonathan Morling took his own life earlier this year. His wife, Caroline, talks to newsGP about her drive to improve mental health outcomes for doctors.
‘Underestimated and under-treated’: Easing the burden of headache How can GPs best assess and diagnose headache and migraine, and establish an effective management plan for their patients?