Doctors and ‘appalling’ behaviour Dr Imaan Joshi reflects on the recent case of a doctor’s incendiary online comments on domestic and sexual violence.
Difficulty accessing the NDIS blamed for unspent $1.6 billion The Government has cited slower-than-expected uptake of the scheme, but experts say bureaucracy and administrative issues have blocked access.
Social enterprise clinic experiencing long wait lists and GP shortages Waiting times are ballooning at a pioneering clinic in Brisbane that focuses on refugees, migrants and people ineligible for Medicare.
Racism in primary healthcare: A conversation with June Oscar Dr Tim Senior discusses racism in healthcare with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO.
Most young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people report great health Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rate their health as very good or excellent, according to a new report.
Social media, suicide risk and support There is significant concern regarding people posting about suicide on social media. But what if such posts could be used to identify at-risk people and give them the help they need?
RACGP Environmental and Social Governance investment policy As evidence of the planet’s changing environment continues to make itself clear, the RACGP is seeking member feedback to develop and finalise its Environmental and Social Governance investment policy.
What’s it like working for a social enterprise clinic? Dr Ai-lene Chan writes for newsGP about her experiences working at a Brisbane clinic designed to help asylum seekers and refugees access healthcare.
How group membership can help combat depression Depression is a kind of suffering that too many people know firsthand. Psychologist and researcher Dr Tegan Cruwys takes a close look at the value of social connectedness.
Chronic conditions are driven by social factors outside a doctor’s control: GP A prominent GP has called for attention to poverty and low-paid work as a key driver of chronic health conditions.