‘Breakthrough’: More progress in COVID-19 fight Two vaccines and a new treatment show signs of effectiveness against coronavirus, randomised controlled trials find.
Wart treatments – Life hacks for GPs This episode covers the tips and tricks for GPs in treating warts, including the role of cryotherapy, and how to minimise damage and common mistakes.
Departmental ‘GP hunt’ may affect mental health care Dr Edwin Kruys warns that the latest DoH compliance push may have unintended consequences.
Almost 30,000 cancers over-diagnosed a year: Research But an expert says it is a ‘tricky balance’ between over-diagnosis and adequate detection of cancer.
New standards in mental health training The GPMHSC's standards represent a ‘renewed commitment’ to continually improve Australia’s mental health system.
Rural–urban healthcare gulf still wide: AIHW The health gap between Australia’s cities, regions and remote areas remains wide, according to new data from the AIHW.
Use of general practice and enhanced primary care services rising Data on Medicare-subsidised health services shows Australians are visiting GPs more, with general practice representing one in three services used.
Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.
Most children with mental health issues not accessing care While one-third of children who access care see a GP, the majority who experience issues do not receive any treatment, according to a new study.
Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.