Four patient groups that need GPs’ attention this Heart Week SPONSORED: The COVID-19 pandemic has made cardiovascular disease screening more critical than ever – but GPs can take practical steps to help.
RACGP support for proposed mandatory reporting change The recommendation to remove current mandatory reporting requirements is in line with long-term college advocacy efforts.
Preventable risk factors in childhood linked with midlife CVD Five childhood risk factors, individually or combined, have been identified as predictors of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events in adulthood.
RACGP speaks out on lack of 10-year plan funding ‘Whoever forms government’ must invest in primary care or risk compromising the entire health system, says President Dr Karen Price.
Socioeconomic status linked to dementia risk: Study Dementia and its risk factors do not affect all communities equally, write Associate Professor Yen Ying Lim and Dr Emily Rosenich.
Doctor education ‘highest priority’ for people with endometriosis To help reduce the knowledge gap, a platform informed by doctors, researchers and people with the condition has been launched.
In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health Members can now access a new online MBS tool, while submissions are being sought for this year’s national conference program.
Federal Budget breakdown: What GPs need to know This year’s Federal Budget is targeted at addressing the increasing cost of living for many Australians post-COVID-19 – and preparing the political landscape for the upcoming election.
Request for GP feedback to inform prison healthcare Member feedback and a pilot program will guide the RACGP’s next edition of the Prison Standards, which aims to ensure best practice care.
Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.