Research provides new blueprint for chronic pain care The framework promotes person-centred care and aims to support clinicians treating the one in five Australians living with chronic pain.
First consensus statement on T2DM in young adults released The statement contains recommendations that differ from typical management guidelines, but also fails to acknowledge the role of GPs.
Chronic non-cancer pain in older people Dr David Liew talks with clinical pharmacology registrar Dr Gloria Wong about some of the challenges involved in the pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain in frail older people.
GPs to face ongoing COVID sequelae for ‘years’ A third of older adults who contract COVID-19 develop new health conditions, researchers have found, with primary care likely to bear the brunt.
Study finds biofilm link to persistent wet cough in children Researchers hope the findings may lead to more effective treatments for protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
‘It’s time for reform’: RACGP calls for federal investment to improve patient-centred care The college has put forward a series of reforms to ensure general practice can continue to meet patients’ needs and offer quality care, while saving the healthcare system at least $1 billion each year.
Is mixed billing the answer to business sustainability? Government funding for general practice has failed to keep up with the real costs of running a small business. So what options do GPs have?
Northern Territory medical tour ‘a reminder of your purpose’ A seven-day medical study tour on The Ghan is being run in Alice Springs and Uluru in June 2022.
New MBS items aim to help multidisciplinary care The Department of Health says the funding will help GPs work with other health disciplines to support vulnerable patients.
engageGP previews RACGP Federal Election campaign The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.