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AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships

AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships

More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.


Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue

Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue

Chronic pain affects one in five Australians. newsGP spoke with a patient and a GP about some of the best ways to tackle the situation.


GPs and physiotherapists: Teaming up to fight chronic pain

GPs and physiotherapists: Teaming up to fight chronic pain

During National Pain week, newsGP looks at how physiotherapists and GPs can work together in an interdisciplinary approach to help patients with chronic pain to get moving.


The healing arts – Creative Doctors

The healing arts – Creative Doctors

Creative Doctors helps doctors express their artistic side, which is good for mental health – and is also just good, plain fun.


Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time

Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time

National Diabetes Week 2018  focuses on the urgency of early detection of type 2 diabetes. Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP’s Diabetes Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about how to achieve this in day-to-day practice.


Refresh of the RACGP’s ‘Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system’

Refresh of the RACGP’s ‘Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system’

The RACGP wants to continue working towards the healthcare future embodied in its Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system.


Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report

Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report

Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.


Unannounced re-accreditation audits for aged care homes designed to ensure quality compliance

Unannounced re-accreditation audits for aged care homes designed to ensure quality compliance

The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has replaced announced re-accreditation audits of residential aged care facilities with unannounced audits in a bid to ensure high-quality and safe standards for the care of older people.


RACGP urges patients to make time for health checks in general practice

RACGP urges patients to make time for health checks in general practice

The RACGP says fast, free advice from the local pharmacy may sound good on the surface, but making time for your regular GP is a better long-term health strategy.


How one website has made a difference to people experiencing chronic pain

How one website has made a difference to people experiencing chronic pain

Dr Hester Wilson recalls her experiences in helping to develop the Pain Management Network website, a new tool for patients and healthcare professionals.


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