Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice One out of every eight general practice encounters in 2015–16 was related to an issue of mental health, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Heavy menstrual bleeding: Understanding the options Hayley Harrison served as a consumer advocate for the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care on the ‘Heavy menstrual bleeding clinical standard’, bringing her lived experience of the condition to the working group.
What does the MBA’s Professional Performance Framework mean for continuing professional development? The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has announced a new performance framework designed to ensure doctors across the country provide patients with safe and competent care.
80% of Australians have a regular GP: The importance of continuity of care Long considered a core component of general practice, continuity of care is becoming increasingly complex in the world of modern general practice.
Australian GPs delivering quality in the face of high demand General practice remains the most commonly accessed healthcare service in Australia, with new statistics showing more than eight out of 10 people visited a GP in the last 12 months.
GPs call for improved mental health funding GPs need to be better remunerated for treating patients experiencing issues of mental health, prominent GP and former President of AMA Victoria Dr Mukesh Haikerwal told newsGP.
GPs among leaders in adopting healthcare technology From wearable devices tracking health data to doctors consulting with patients via a computer screen, technology has become an integral part of the modern practitioner’s arsenal.
Record numbers at GP17 Last week’s GP17 was the RACGP’s largest ever annual conference, with a record 2278 delegates making their way to Sydney. ‘The RACGP’s annual conference is the highlight event of the year for GPs, offering a platform to discuss and debate the serious issues facing general practice and the health of all Australian patients,’ RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel said.
Reimagining healthcare communication US physician Dr Jay Parkinson used his opening keynote address at GP17 to challenge GPs’ traditional views of patient interaction, ‘blowing up’ the idea that the consultation room is the exclusive domain of healthcare results.
RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel’s GP17 opening plenary speech Ladies and gentlemen, each year numerous stakeholders and partners of the RACGP collaborate with us in support of the annual conference. An event of this calibre would not be possible without their support, and I would like to offer my sincere thanks on behalf of the RACGP to the sponsor organisations appearing on the screen now.