Grants worth $250,000 open for GP-led research The funding is open for GPs with research experience overseeing projects looking into digital health in primary care.
Laying future foundations through training and research Training and research remains ‘critical’ to securing the general practice workforce, says Melbourne University’s Dean of Medicine.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
How effective are antidepressants for pain? New research has advocated for a ‘more nuanced approach’ when prescribing antidepressants for chronic pain.
RACGP Foundation rewards outstanding research Preventive care in the elderly, paediatric care, climate change and rural workforce: the broad focus areas of this year’s winning projects.
New government-endorsed PhD pathway for GPs in training The RACGP has announced its 2023 academic post cohort, as well as more support for GPs in training who want to pursue a PhD.
In Practice: Profile of the GP The college has released a key piece of its educational framework to accompany the curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice.
Translating sleep disorder research into clinical settings A new GP education program will include an implementation network to improve access and use of sleep disorder resources in primary care.
How do GPs practice cultural humility? New research is hoping to improve health outcomes by identifying practitioners’ gaps in the understanding and application of cultural humility.
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.