Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know From 1 November, a number of MBS changes will be instituted that are likely to have some impact on general practice.
New clinical support for ‘silent but deadly’ disease Chronic kidney disease detection and management resources have been released, days after it was labelled a ‘national emergency’.
New PIP QI dataset provides ‘snapshot’ of general practice More than 5600 general practices took part in the program – but given the current pandemic environment, how much insight is it providing?
Chronic kidney disease: A patient perspective on navigating a new diagnosis GP Dr Kate Annear speaks with Dan and Jody, who have a lived experience with chronic kidney disease. They discuss helpful resources, as well as advice for health professionals looking to make the patient journey easier.
Medical software data provides fresh insight into general practice A new report containing de-identified 2020–21 data from around 10% of Australian GPs and patients has been released.
The role of clinical decision tools in chronic disease care Through RACGP Foundation-supported research, a GP academic is hoping to put an end to ‘blanket recommendations’ for chronic disease.
Burden of COVID and dementia set to grow: AIHW report Life expectancy for boys is increasing faster than for girls, as the true impact of the pandemic shows in the national agency’s latest health assessment.
More than 8m Australians have a long-term health condition: Census New Census data reinforces the college’s longstanding call for more general practice support, the RACGP’s Vice President says.
‘Serious concerns’: RACGP criticises pharmacy pain trial Issues related to fragmentation and the quality of care provided were highlighted in a detailed college submission to the MSAC.
Research provides new blueprint for chronic pain care The framework promotes person-centred care and aims to support clinicians treating the one in five Australians living with chronic pain.