‘Everything came crashing down’: Study reveals impact of health notifications The new research also stresses the pivotal role GPs can play in improving outcomes for doctor-patients.
Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase The measure, included in this week’s Federal Budget, will ‘save lives’, according to the RACGP President.
Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program The news has been welcomed by the Immunisation Coalition, but there are also concerns about eligibility restrictions.
Project aims to deliver ‘new digital health workforce’ A new model will engage GPs, nurses and allied health via virtual care for chronic disease patients to help ease pressures off the hospital system.
GP sued for defamation by naturopath faces millions in legal fees In his quest to debunk medical misinformation, Dr Adam Smith has found himself embroiled in a legal saga that has now stretched for more than two years.
Australian-first study reveals full scope of GP skin cancer care Researchers hope the findings will help guide education, policy and interventions to optimise skin cancer prevention and management.
An ageing population and a GP workforce shortage: Is team-based care the answer? newsGP speaks with a general practice where multidisciplinary care is the cornerstone of serving the needs of an increasingly complex patient cohort.
Drug ‘significantly’ slows Alzheimer’s progression: Study A clinical trial of donanemab has now been peer reviewed and published, indicating it can decelerate decline in the disease’s early stages.
In Practice: Health of the Nation Members are being reminded to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey to help shape the college’s advocacy goals.
‘Sobering’ statistics reveal childhood mental health trauma Emergency department presentations for intentional self-harming behaviours and eating disorders soared during the pandemic.