New research hub to focus on preventive activities for anxiety and depression Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt today launched what is described as ‘Australia’s first and largest integrated research initiative into the prevention of anxiety and depression’.
The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
Students say no to more Australian medical schools Greater numbers of medical schools will increase pressure on existing students and will not tackle the real cause of the rural doctor shortage, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.
Let’s talk about inflammatory bowel disease Crohn’s and Colitis Australia is encouraging people to open up about inflammatory bowel disease and leave behind the associated stigma.
No evidence acupuncture during IVF increases chances of pregnancy A new study has cast doubts on acupuncture’s effects on a woman’s chances of having a baby through IVF.
Study shows psychiatrists may be missing training to help people facing family violence The first study into Australian and New Zealand psychiatrists’ knowledge and preparedness to respond to domestic violence cases has found half of respondents had received fewer than two hours of specific training on how to deal with the issue.
Bringing choice to female patients in rural towns The Rural Women’s GP Service aims to offer choice and close healthcare gaps for female patients in small towns across Victoria.
The spectrum is not an exclusively male domain: Recognising autism in females Gendered assumptions about autism may result in many girls and women going undiagnosed.
The latest trick to attract GPs to work in the country? Music videos A small town in rural Victoria hit the headlines this week by putting out a music video in a bid to attract new GPs.
Mental health patients make up 3.6% of all Australian ED presentations A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report found close to 300,000 people who presented to Australian emergency departments did so due to an issue of mental health.