Australia narrows life-expectancy gap Australians can expect to live more than a decade longer than the global average.
Normalising organ donation: How GPs can help A new government campaign aims to make organ donation a routine part of discussions in primary care and among families – and GPs can be well placed to start that conversation.
Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’? The benefits of work have long been known, and GPs have been asked to facilitate a return to work as soon as possible. But experts warn practitioners have to differentiate between good work and bad work to make the correct decision.
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.
RACGP represents GP concerns at Parliamentary life insurance inquiry The life insurance industry has proposed a greater role for itself in workers’ rehabilitation, but the RACGP counselled a cautious approach at a Parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
Australians are living longer, but becoming more overweight Fewer Australians are smoking or putting themselves at risk from long-term alcohol use, but an ageing population means the country is now experiencing higher rates of chronic and age-related conditions.
How five simple lifestyle habits can extend life expectancy The effect of better lifestyle habits on life expectancy has been quantified, Dr Carolyn Ee writes for newsGP.
Having the conversation about end of life While eight out of 10 Australians believe it is important to talk to their family about care wishes in the event they become seriously ill, only one in four have actually had the conversation, a new survey has found.
Women with breast cancer worse off in rural Australia, study shows New research shows women with breast cancer in rural Australia have lower survival rates and different health outcomes than those living in the cities.
Insurance processes can compound issues of mental health New research shows that insurance companies’ assessment processes can have an adverse effect on patients’ mental health.