Is the soaring use of ADHD stimulants a cause for concern? Prescriptions for some medications have increased by nearly 4450% in just two years, but experts are divided on whether this signifies long-due relief for patients or a potential for harm.
Clinical care standard takes aim at preventable stillbirths Clinicians behind a new care standard, which is endorsed by the RACGP, also hope it will help break down taboos surrounding the topic.
Harms in research need better reporting: Study Gaps in the way harms are reported in clinical trials are impacting our understanding of intervention pros and cons, researchers say.
Raising the quality of international general practice Last month, RACGP representatives flew to Malaysia to provide quality assurance for clinical exams of a sister family physician organisation.
New Australian ADHD guidelines released The guidelines outline recommendations for diagnosis, support and treatment including medications and non-pharmacological options.
GP pushes back against prostate cancer claims Urologists have called for GPs to overhaul prostate cancer screening, stating that not enough men are being tested – but what do the guidelines actually say?
Outcomes from the new CVD risk calculator depend on integration The benefits of updated guidelines will be missed if implementation issues are not urgently addressed, a GP and CVD researcher believe.
All-inclusive sleep health resources to assist GPs New living guidelines for primary care aim to provide GPs with stepwise management options to help patients with common sleep disorders.
In Practice: how patients can be part of advocacy efforts The RACGP has published downloadable resources for practices and patients as part of ongoing advocacy for better investment in general practice.
The role of clinical decision tools in chronic disease care Through RACGP Foundation-supported research, a GP academic is hoping to put an end to ‘blanket recommendations’ for chronic disease.