DVA initiatives to improve veterans’ access to healthcare The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has introduced a number of changes to better assist veterans in accessing the care they need for body and mind.
New tool may help GPs better manage patients with migraines The University of Melbourne has launched a new course highlighting the latest advances in migraine diagnosis and treatment for GPs.
Updated osteoarthritis guideline designed to reduce unnecessary imaging and surgery The RACGP has updated its Guideline for the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis, aiming to reduce overreliance on measures such as surgery, imaging technology and medication.
Western Australia a step closer to voluntary assisted dying after inquiry report Western Australia continues a move towards voluntary assisted dying after an influential cross-party inquiry called for the controversial practice be legalised.
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.
Doctor shopping and what it means for GPs For the sixth in a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts regarding what GPs need to know about doctor shopping.
New cancer diagnoses have increased, but so have survival rates: AIHW report The Cancer Compendium web report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, shows cancer trends over time and points towards its direction in the future.
RACGP broadly supports new medical code of conduct The RACGP is largely in favour of the Medical Board of Australia’s revised code of conduct for doctors.
Dangerous mouthful: Push for more resources to manage allergies Australia may have come a long way in managing allergies, but National Allergy Strategy co-Chair Richard Loh says more needs to be done.
Billions in out-of-pocket costs show urgent need for investment in preventive health: RACGP A new report shows that Australians are spending almost $3 billion a year on out-of-pocket non-hospital healthcare expenses.