Changes to restrictions on medicines for COPD and asthma Dr Kerry Hancock, Chair of the RACGP’s Respiratory Medicine Specific Interests network, examines the reasons behind recent changes to the PBS and what they mean for GPs and patients.
The good, the bad and the dangerous: Advising on healthcare apps How can GPs and patients distinguish the helpful from the useless – or even harmful – among the ever-increasing flood of healthcare apps?
‘Sneezers and wheezers’ at risk of thunderstorm asthma, expert warns With spring – and pollen – in the air, GPs are being asked to prepare their patients for the upcoming thunderstorm asthma season.
Workplace assistance the next step in endometriosis support The Federal Government has announced the development of workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis.
Using data to shape the future of health services newsGP spoke with two organisations running primary care data projects that show the potential value of secondary patient data for planning – and predicting – health services at a population level.
RACGP to host a primary care experience day for international health conference The experience day offers an immersive general practice event and a chance for delegates from different areas of healthcare to share knowledge and perspectives.
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be launched A new Federal Government social media campaign for endometriosis awareness will complement its recently launched national action plan.
Reminder apps not a bitter pill to help with medication adherence New research from the University of Sydney shows mobile phone apps could potentially save lives by helping people experiencing coronary heart disease with their medication adherence.
First ever RACGP Practice Owners National Conference a major success The popularity of the inaugural Practice Owners National Conference shows a strong GP appetite for support and information about running and owning your own business.
Children and consent for medical treatment All adult patients in Australia are presumed to be competent to provide consent to their own treatment. But can children and young people give consent?