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.
Will the promised Victorian royal commission into mental health fix a strained system? Healthcare professionals are divided over the usefulness of the State Government’s promised royal commission into mental health in the wake of its election victory.
Closing gaps in care: The Mental Health Professionals Network Providing care for mental health issues can be challenging and complex, but the MHPN is designed to help by connecting GPs and other health professionals.
New protections for older Australians Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced two new initiatives designed to tackle elder abuse.
GP obstetricians increasingly shut out of hospitals GP obstetrician Dr Nooshin Rasool will no longer be able to deliver her patients’ babies in hospital – and she is not alone.
After years in the doldrums, primary care research is on the national agenda Academic GPs have welcomed the new focus on primary care research in the Medical Research Future Fund’s priority list.
Calls for recognition of GPs’ role in maternity care Women’s choice is being reduced as governments and hospitals increasingly shift antenatal care away from GPs, according to the RACGP.
China wants to train 500,000 new GPs by 2030 China is looking to GPs and primary care to take the strain off its healthcare system.
GPs and palliative care: Frequently asked questions newsGP spoke with Associate Professor Joel Rhee, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Cancer and Palliative Care network, about GPs’ common questions regarding a complex issue in general practice.
November issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is available online.