An Australian GP in Papua New Guinea: Part 1 In the first of a two-part profile, newsGP looks at Australian GP Dr David Mills and the challenges he faced when establishing vital primary healthcare services and training in Papua New Guinea.
Cervical screening not recommended for women under 25 The Department of Health wants to reiterate that cervical screening is not recommended for women aged younger than 25 as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy told newsGP.
Almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes New research showing almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes helps to underline the importance of preventive healthcare.
Endometriosis action plan to help diagnose and manage patients The Federal Government’s newly announced National Action Plan for Endometriosis will focus on improving the lives of women who live with this painful and often misunderstood disorder.
Difficulties in healthcare access for people with disability An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released earlier this week shines a light on the difficulties Australians with disability can face in accessing healthcare.
What GPs need to know about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program Dr Lara Roeske, GP and cervical cancer screening expert, writes for newsGP about the coming changes to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
The importance of early intervention in youth psychosis The headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program is designed to help practitioners provide intervention and specialist support services to young people who are experiencing, or at risk, of psychosis.
New site collates cancer data from across Australia Cancer Australia’s new interactive website is designed to provide healthcare professionals and patients with ‘national data across the continuum of cancer control’.
New Cancer Australia guide for GPs on investigation of breast symptoms Cancer Australia’s new Investigation of a new breast symptom: A guide for general practitioners has been developed in recognition of the vital role GPs play in the assessment of possible breast cancer symptoms.
RACGP and NACCHO promote updated guide to preventive health assessments RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health was on hand yesterday at the NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) Annual Conference and AGM in Canberra to reinforce the partnership between the two organisations.