Middle-aged moderate drinkers worried about respectability – not health Middle-aged drinkers who consume low levels of alcohol have either minor or non-existent concerns about the health effects of drinking, according to a new systematic review.
RACGP welcomes Federal Government’s royal commission into aged care RACGP President-elect Dr Harry Nespolon has called for ‘real action’ to ensure GPs can provide vulnerable patients with the best possible care.
Residential aged care visits not financially viable for GPs, expert says Associate Professor Joel Rhee says current Medicare benefits are a barrier to more GPs visiting residential aged care facilities.
Funding boost and new aged care standards for older Australians The Federal Government has announced $106 million in funding to improve facilities and strengthen its aged care watchdog.
New standard provides up-to-date guidance on colonoscopy referral and care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s Colonoscopy clinical care standard is aimed at reducing unnecessary procedures and improving care at every stage of the process.
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.
Doctors reducing visits to residential aged care facilities, report shows Close to a third of doctors plan to cut back or completely end their visits to patients in residential aged care facilities over the next two years.
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.
Foods to avoid during pregnancy Prenatal dietitian Melanie McGrice looks at some of the key foods patients should bypass during pregnancy.