Safe health workers, safe patients This year’s World Patient Safety Day highlights the challenges facing healthcare workers – and the impact this can have on patients.
R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.
Why I want doctors to know the secret history of our medical women To mark International Women’s Day, Dr Magdalena Simonis brings the pioneers of the past to bear on the present.
Breaking the cycle of shame and blame for obesity To mark World Obesity Day, Dr Georgia Rigas is calling to shift the focus from ‘loss of weight to gain in health’.
RACGP President congratulates GPs named in Australia Day Honours The 2020 honours list recognises the importance of general practice in shaping the health of the nation.
Awareness is a prerequisite for action: World Mental Health Day Gratitude, awareness and taking time out – three ways people can improve their own, and someone else’s, mental wellbeing.
Care of the highest quality – regardless of where they live The RACGP’s newly updated Silver Book reflects best practice in the ever-evolving field of aged care, Associate Professor Morton Rawlin writes.
A GP for every doctor A GP19 Convocation item brings the important topic of doctors’ wellbeing into focus.
Working towards zero: World Suicide Prevention Day The Australian Government has called suicide prevention a national priority, committing to a ‘zero target’.