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Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence

Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence

A landmark parliamentary inquiry has found rates of birth trauma are unacceptable and recommended an overhaul of the health system.


‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’

‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’

This Men’s Health Week, a GP with a special interest says normalising consistent health checks with a regular GP is key to improving outcomes.


GPs’ crazy reminder to look after mental health

GPs’ crazy reminder to look after mental health

The medical world has come out in force to mark CrazySocks4Docs, with the RACGP using it as an opportunity to protest mandatory reporting laws.


What GPs are missing in Indigenous suicide

What GPs are missing in Indigenous suicide

A First Nations psychologist shares advice on how to tackle the youth suicide crisis and says GPs are often ‘told to do the wrong things’.


‘You are not alone’: Call for action amid spate of GP suicides

‘You are not alone’: Call for action amid spate of GP suicides

One regional centre’s loss of five doctors in two years is likely the tip of the iceberg, but a lack of hard data means the tragic situation is difficult to quantify.


‘This was done for the cultural change’: GP makes history

‘This was done for the cultural change’: GP makes history

Earlier this year, NSW junior doctors won a $230 million payout after alleging underpayment, but the lead plaintiff said it was never about the money.


In Practice: Call for member feedback on NDIS legislation

In Practice: Call for member feedback on NDIS legislation

The RACGP is inviting members to endorse its recommendations to the NDIS reform inquiry and ensure GPs are central to disability care.


Childhood maltreatment linked to 40% of mental health conditions

Childhood maltreatment linked to 40% of mental health conditions

Researchers say Australia is in need of a ‘wakeup call’, after a new study revealed the psychological toll child abuse is having across the country.


How unpaid overtime reveals ‘toxic’ side of medicine

How unpaid overtime reveals ‘toxic’ side of medicine

Junior doctors have just won the largest underpayment class action in Australian history – but their real aim is a potential shift in culture.


Severe psychiatrist shortage causing ‘rapid readmissions’

Severe psychiatrist shortage causing ‘rapid readmissions’

GPs are being overwhelmed with complex consults, as the workforce crisis leads to a ‘revolving-door situation in mental health inpatient units’.


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