It takes a team to deliver quality rural maternity services Dr Ayman Shenouda outlines a possible solution to a growing issue.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
Study finds modifiable risk factors may have impact on dementia A large-scale research project analysing the global burden of dementia places strong emphasis on the importance of preventive healthcare.
Should GPs work an extra six hours a day? That is needed to ensure patients receive all necessary preventive care, according to a new – thankfully satirical – study.
The defining moments of general practice in 2018: Part 2 General practice has experienced considerable success in the past 12 months.
Government announces almost $100 million in new funding for GP aged care visits The funding is part of a $512 million commitment to primary healthcare within this week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2018–19.
RACGP co-signs open letter to PM over aged care staffing levels The RACGP and other peak medical bodies are urgently calling for minimum staffing levels in aged care.
New advice on multiple prescribing and complementary medicines A collaboration between Choosing Wisely and the PSA has produced recommendations that provide increased clarity around best prescribing practices.
Reschedule, reprioritise, recharge and review GP and author Dr Leanne Rowe discusses her four-step approach to managing stress over the festive season.
Which way forward for GP shared maternity care? Dr Wendy Burton is raising the alarm over threats to shared antenatal care.