Episode one: Smoking and smoking cessation with Professor David Thomas With over 30 years’ experience in Indigenous health, Professor David Thomas from the Menzies School of Health Research discusses updates to the smoking topic from Chapter 1: Lifestyle, in the third edition of The National Guide.
‘Ground-breaking’ evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare The evaluation will establish up to 20 location-based studies to collect information from various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services around the country.
Treating occupational cancers in general practice Even in the face of greater awareness of preventive measures, Australia’s rates of occupational cancers have not declined.
Up to a quarter of ED presentations are alcohol-related: Report ‘Emergency departments are becoming like pubs’: One in four weekend emergency department presentations at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne occurred following alcohol consumption.
GP mental health consultations continuing to rise The latest Mental health services in Australia report highlights the most common mental health problems seen in general practice.
RACGP awards largest education research grant to date The funded project aims to identify and catalogue means of measuring and predicting progress through workplace-based assessments.
Prick and a Pint: Growing men’s health literacy, one group at a time newsGP looks at an innovative community health program that aims to empower men to take control of their own health.
Major life expectancy gap among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people There is a difference of six to seven years between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas compared to those living in major cities.
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.
New funding for drug and alcohol treatment in SA South Australian drug and alcohol treatment services are set to receive $20 million in funding from the Federal Government.