Vigilance urged as monkeypox continues to spread While local numbers remain much lower than in many other countries, authorities advise caution as they work to prevent wider transmission.
Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men This group is growing older, feeling alone and flying under the radar, write Rhys Mantell and Dr Adrienne Withall.
Exercise shown to reduce COVID infection, severity and mortality Regular physical activity is protective against contracting the disease and associated adverse outcomes, new international evidence suggests.
Psychiatrists back GPs’ role in mental health care The President of RANZCP has expressed his appreciation of general practice’s work across ‘the entire spectrum’ of mental health care.
In Practice: New billing resource A new fact sheet has been published to guide GPs on Medicare requirements for bulk billing and charging additional fees to patients.
Vaccine rollout lessons put on hold An Audit Office report contains criticisms of planning and communication but offers few concrete suggestions for improvement.
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
COVID has had ‘profound’ mental health impact on mothers Many women experiencing mental health issues during lockdowns did not access support from GPs or psychologists, new study findings show.
College partnership to drive women’s GP visits Women’s health checks are playing catch up, and the RACGP is hoping to boost GP visits and screening via an ongoing collaboration.
There’s no safe level of air pollution Emissions that meet air-quality standards cause illness and early death. Planning decisions need to drive down exposure, writes Professor Guy Marks.