‘You start somewhere’: Raising awareness of planetary health An RACGP program led to Dr Tammra Warby’s role in creating an international educational document on planetary health.
Medical group supports School Strike 4 Climate Doctors for the Environment Australia described the planned demonstrations as ‘completely understandable’.
Calls for urgent action on obesity, undernutrition and climate change GPs are on the frontlines of the most significant threats to humanity.
Heat and health: 2018 was Australia’s third hottest year on record As politicians argue over climate change policy, temperatures continue to rise – and GPs are at the forefront of treating people suffering the effects.
Australian-first program to help GPs work with patients with obesity The Change Program has been rolled out to the 850 GPs in the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, with more areas coming next year.
Do behaviour-change techniques actually work in healthcare? Behaviour change expert Peter Bragge says telling GPs or patients what they need to do differently simply doesn’t work. Here’s what does.
How environmental issues present in general practice Environmental health concerns can present to general practice in a variety of ways, from the effects of bushfires to mental health issues.