Why do patients go to emergency rather than to their GP? Experts say the reasons for the phenomenon are complex – but underfunding of general practice is a key issue.
GPs could save the health budget $1.5 billion by stopping lower urgency cases flooding emergency Lower urgency cases are filling up hospital emergency departments around the nation. Could GPs solve the problem?
New campaign to divert less urgent medical cases to GPs An ongoing overcrowding crisis has prompted the SA Government take action in steering cases away from hospital emergency departments.
A week without landlines or faxes When thieves ruined a nearby telephone exchange, staff members at an Adelaide general practice had to rise to a significant challenge.
Supporting children through disaster GPs can now access trauma kits designed to help provide care specific to the needs of children, who are among the most vulnerable in disasters.
Greater support for mental health of emergency responders New funding is expected to help develop support services for more than 300,000 police, security and emergency services personnel.
New studies examine Australian ED presentations The AIHW has examined eight million ED presentations, while a new study has found 20–40% of patients in WA could have been managed by a GP.
New study highlights significance of resilience training A world-first study shows that online resilience training can make a significant impact to the mental health and wellbeing of emergency workers.
GPs lead community response to devastating Tasmanian bushfires Recent rain has brought relief, but GPs will likely be dealing with the fallout for a long time to come.
GPs band together to help as Townsville floods cause widespread devastation Scores of GPs have coordinated their own response to the devastating floods, providing vital care to a city inundated with a year’s worth of rain in a little over a week.