Breaking the cycle of shame and blame for obesity To mark World Obesity Day, Dr Georgia Rigas is calling to shift the focus from ‘loss of weight to gain in health’.
RACGP President congratulates GPs named in Australia Day Honours The 2020 honours list recognises the importance of general practice in shaping the health of the nation.
Government urged to ease pharmacy dispensing restrictions Allowing consumers to collect two months of scripts at a time is one of several proposed changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement.
Awareness is a prerequisite for action: World Mental Health Day Gratitude, awareness and taking time out – three ways people can improve their own, and someone else’s, mental wellbeing.
Care of the highest quality – regardless of where they live The RACGP’s newly updated Silver Book reflects best practice in the ever-evolving field of aged care, Associate Professor Morton Rawlin writes.
A GP for every doctor A GP19 Convocation item brings the important topic of doctors’ wellbeing into focus.
Working towards zero: World Suicide Prevention Day The Australian Government has called suicide prevention a national priority, committing to a ‘zero target’.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
GPs react to World Family Doctor Day The RACGP Practice Owners Conference provided an ideal setting for GPs to reflect on what it means to be a family doctor.
Asthma FAQs answered As part of World Asthma Day, the National Asthma Council has provided healthcare professionals with answers to common questions.