New year brings cheaper medicines The maximum cost of subsidised prescriptions has been cut for the first time since the PBS was introduced 75 years ago.
New resources aim to get GPs and patients on the same page The ‘first do no harm’ guide aims to improve therapeutic relationships, so patients get ‘maximum value’ from GPs.
‘The best career’: 40 years as a GP in country Australia As she prepares to retire from her dream job, Dr Kate Davey reflects on the joy, privilege and hurdles of being a rural GP.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.
How to make gambling harm part of ‘that general medical conversation’ The RACGP wants to support GPs to identify patients at risk of gambling harm in order to better implement targeted specialist treatment.
Burnout twice as risky for patient safety: Study A large new meta-analysis also shows burnt out doctors are three times more likely to consider leaving their job or regretting their career.
People do not understand general practice – and that’s a major problem There is a need to move on from ‘production line clicks’ favoured by health managers and embrace the complexity of general practice, writes Adjunct Professor Karen Price.
Patients award winner ‘an inspiration’ to general practice A Launceston doctor selected as the ‘most outstanding’ GP has been lauded for her willingness to go above and beyond for patients.
A GP’s perspective on managing childhood anxiety Dr Andrew Leech, a GP with a special interest in paediatrics, looks into the most effective approaches to support young children with feelings of anxiety and stress.
New alcohol and other drugs resource for GPs A wide range of clinical guidance is now available in a ‘one-stop shop’ to help general practices care for patients.