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.
The positive impact of diversity in general practice A well-resourced and diverse general practice team can help to facilitate collaborative care, support GPs and provide more choice for patients, the General practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report shows.
GPs pulling back from palliative care over opioid crackdown fears GPs are reducing palliative care services due to fears their opioid prescription rate will trigger a Department of Health investigation.
GPs and oncologists: Partners in managing asbestos-related disease GPs have a key role in the diagnosis and management of asbestos-related disease in Australia, which is home to some of the highest rates in the world.
Cure for most mental disorders ‘possible’, award-winning psychiatrist says After a career spanning 60 years, Professor Gavin Andrews is a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize. He talks to newsGP about what’s changed when it comes to managing issues of mental health.
Going back to work is considered good for you – but what is ‘good work’? The benefits of work have long been known, and GPs have been asked to facilitate a return to work as soon as possible. But experts warn practitioners have to differentiate between good work and bad work to make the correct decision.
Ban dry processing to halt spread of accelerated silicosis, expert warns Unless regulated urgently, Australia’s stone cutting industry is heading towards an epidemic of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica.
Long-sought point-of-care testing by GPs ‘inevitable’: Health Minister The goal of timely point-of-care testing in general practice is within reach after Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt described the step as ‘inevitable’ at GP18.
RACGP awards: Education and Training Dr Holly Deer and Dr Dan Epstein have been honoured in the 2018 RACGP awards.
RACGP awards: In Practice Dr Bill Sands, Dr Stewart Jackson and Medeco Inala have been honoured in the 2018 RACGP awards.