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A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions

A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions

Two GPs talk to newsGP about managing the link between disability and chronic conditions after a new AIHW report.


Australia not on track for chronic disease targets due to lack of ‘tough policies’

Australia not on track for chronic disease targets due to lack of ‘tough policies’

Australia is set to miss its 2030 goal to slash deaths from cancer and other chronic diseases, according to new analysis.


One in ten Australians have both a mental and physical health condition: Report

One in ten Australians have both a mental and physical health condition: Report

People with chronic physical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at much higher risk of developing mental health conditions, a new report has found.


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.


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.


‘Urgent action’ required to stem Australia’s chronic disease burden: ACDPA

‘Urgent action’ required to stem Australia’s chronic disease burden: ACDPA

Australia needs to improve its efforts in disease prevention in order to improve gaps in life expectancy between the ‘haves and have nots’, according to the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance.


Can we deliver high value care with one eye on the clock and the other on the screen?

Can we deliver high value care with one eye on the clock and the other on the screen?

Given longer consultations are associated with better health outcomes, the Medicare Benefits Schedule should be restructured to incentivise appropriate consultation time in general practice, Dr Edwin Kruys writes for newsGP.


Fragmented approach to multimorbidity leaving patients further out of pocket

Fragmented approach to multimorbidity leaving patients further out of pocket

New research that shows a fragmented approach to treating multimorbidity is resulting in greater out-of-pocket costs for patients is evidence of a need for a greater focus on preventive medicine, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.


Chronic disease, multimorbidity and GPs’ role in team-based care

Chronic disease, multimorbidity and GPs’ role in team-based care

GPs should play a central role on a healthcare team within the system of chronic disease management, Professor Mark Harris, GP and Professor of General Practice at the University of New South Wales told newsGP.


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