Medicare-funded care plans save lives after stroke: Study Evidence shows clear survival benefits of chronic disease management plans in primary care – but uptake needs improvement, researchers say.
RACGP’s ‘building block’ to improve shared care The college supports general practice’s place at the centre of Shared Care Models to enable coordination and continuity of care.
Long COVID patients display MRI brain changes In a world first study, Australian researchers have found brain structure changes in people with long COVID similar to those with chronic fatigue.
Compliance campaign: An open letter to Minister Butler Here, we publish the full letter written by RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins in protest of the recent compliance campaign.
College calls on Health Minister to intervene in compliance campaign Mark Butler has been asked to step in after ‘problematic’ letters were sent to almost 600 GPs.
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
Nearly 600 GPs to be sent Medicare compliance letters The latest campaign relates to co-claiming of chronic disease management and practice nurse support services.
How effective are antidepressants for pain? New research has advocated for a ‘more nuanced approach’ when prescribing antidepressants for chronic pain.
Major surgery risk for COPD patients People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
Updated action plan for essential COPD management Dr Kerry Hancock gives an overview of the Lung Foundation’s updated COPD Action Plan to ensure best practice when self-managing exacerbations.