Victorian budget: Mental health, dental care and rebuilt hospitals Free dental care for government school students, restored hospitals and more ambulances are among the health priorities in Victoria’s budget.
RACGP to sponsor award for patients’ favourite GP The Australian Patients Association national award for GPs will for the first time be sponsored by the RACGP.
Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
Disconnect between thoughts and actions on advance care planning Results of a recent survey show that most Australians know they should plan for the end of their lives, but are putting it off.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.
Lifestyle, age and timing key indicators for conception A reproductive health expert talks about the complex factors contributing to declining rates of fertility, and how GPs can help patients conceive.
Major parties criticised over lack of action on aged care Labor’s policy has drawn cautious praise but is said to lack detail, while the Coalition has yet to reveal its plan.
WA Budget: More room for health expenditure The State Government has delivered a boost for public health, particularly the areas of in mental health and palliative care.
Harrowing stories emerge about treatment of people with dementia Stories heard in the aged care royal commission have prompted expert calls for greater attention to the needs of people with dementia.
Calls to support longer mental health consultations The RACGP has implored both sides of politics to ‘properly support’ general practice as the frontline of mental health care.