Bowel cancer incidence rates up 266% among 15–24-year-olds Research has found age bias as a perceived barrier to getting a diagnosis for the deadly cancer – but a GP expert says there are other factors.
Health of the Nation: Last chance to help shape RACGP advocacy Attracting and retaining the general practice workforce is a key focus of this year’s survey, which is due to close on 31 May.
Insurance cut for gender-affirming care ‘sends such a negative signal’ MDA National will no longer cover GPs initiating gender-affirming treatment for adolescents – a move that could impact patient wellbeing.
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.
The flooded general practice governments forgot The plight of this rural NSW clinic raises questions about government assistance for GPs at a critical time for their patients.
Warning over fake semaglutide Counterfeit products are being illegally imported into Australia, TGA testing has revealed.
RACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report President Dr Nicole Higgins says the Government needs to act now to end Australia’s ‘postcode lottery’.
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
Call for more GP training to deal with ADHD A move towards accrediting GPs to treat ADHD could help address the rising number of presentations, GPs believe.
In Practice: RACGP Awards now open Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.