Calls for increased surveillance and vaccinations after polio outbreak in PNG Eighteen years after Papua New Guinea was declared polio-free, the virus has returned to Australia’s closest neighbour.
Federal law designed to protect against medicine shortages Medicine companies will have to report shortages of important medicines as soon as they occur under new legislation passed by the Federal Government.
Inspiration and collegiality at primary care experience day The RACGP hosted the day as part of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, with colleagues from various countries coming together to learn from each other’s experiences.
RACGP to host a primary care experience day for international health conference The experience day offers an immersive general practice event and a chance for delegates from different areas of healthcare to share knowledge and perspectives.
Agony and ecstasy: Prescription drugs and overdose awareness As the world marks International Overdose Awareness Day, GPs have a crucial role in helping to curb prescription drug misuse in Australia.
Australian overdose deaths are increasing – and the demographics are changing This year’s annual report on Australian overdose deaths from the Penington Institute details significant – and sometimes surprising – changes over time in demographics and drug types.
DVA initiatives to improve veterans’ access to healthcare The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has introduced a number of changes to better assist veterans in accessing the care they need for body and mind.
What is resignation syndrome and why is it affecting refugee children? Professor of psychiatry Louise Newman examines resignation syndrome and its impact on children in detention.
First ever RACGP Practice Owners National Conference a major success The popularity of the inaugural Practice Owners National Conference shows a strong GP appetite for support and information about running and owning your own business.
Calls for GPs to have greater role in maternity care Women in vulnerable patient populations are at risk because GPs are being pushed out of maternity care ‘too often without any discussion’, according to the Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Antenatal/Postnatal Care network.