Second WA politician questions GP involvement in assisted dying scheme The MP argued only psychiatrists and geriatricians can determine a patient’s decision-making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying.
Prostate cancer survival at ‘all-time high’ – but is it a happy life? Life goes on but its quality is often diminished, according to a new study.
Number of people delaying their GP consultation declining But nearly one third of people living in outer-regional, remote or very remote areas have reported visiting an ED because a GP was unavailable.
Treatable conditions, family tensions can see advance care directives overruled Directives are meant to enshrine patient autonomy near the end of life, but doctors may be inclined to act in what they consider the patient’s best interest, new research has found.
Advance care directives The Good GP interviews Dr Karen Detering, sleep and respiratory physician, clinical ethicist and Medical Director of Advance Care Planning Australia.
GP feedback requested for compliance audit With the Department of Health’s approach to health provider compliance under the microscope, GPs are seeking clarity to ensure they are adequately informed about their obligations.
‘Everyone can benefit from having a GP in their lives’ Recent research has seen doctor self-care under the spotlight.
GPs outraged at suggestion of inadequate expertise GPs have expressed anger and disbelief at ‘offensive’ claims they are not sufficiently skilled to provide end-of-life care.
GP19: Your patients, your community, your solutions From AI to pain management to running a practice, the first day of the RACGP’s conference offers GPs a comprehensive look at their profession.
Autonomous pharmacist prescribing off the table – but no barriers to restricted models The Pharmacy Board of Australia has found no obstacles to collaborative prescribing alongside medical professionals, and structured prescribing where pharmacists have limited authorisation.