What is hyperhidrosis? A look at the excessive-sweating condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life.
Collaboration key to addressing overuse of medication in aged care newsGP talks to an expert following reports of aged care residents being overly sedated and restrained.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
New advice on multiple prescribing and complementary medicines A collaboration between Choosing Wisely and the PSA has produced recommendations that provide increased clarity around best prescribing practices.
New Quality Standards for Aged Care released The updated standards are part of reforms designed to improve the way aged care is delivered in Australia, but the RACGP’s Vice President is cautious about the impact they may have on the sector.
RACGP releases new guide to improving the quality of health records High-quality clinical data has a raft of benefits, from decision-making to medico-legal protection, according to Dr Rob Hosking.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
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.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
Terms of reference for aged care royal commission revealed Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.