‘The world’s your oyster when you’re a rural GP’ From New Guinea to Nepal, Arnhem Land to Adelaide, an emerging leader in rural medicine says remote practice has been life changing.
Patient violence in general practice not ‘just part of the job’ With violence against healthcare workers increasing, Professor Leanne Rowe details steps GPs can take to protect themselves and their colleagues.
Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD New research has revealed which foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, and their surprising contrasts for men and women.
‘I thought I had Buckley’s chance of being a GP’ The Tasmanian RACGP GP of the Year, Dr Paul Hanson, only learned to read in grade three. He tells newsGP how dyslexia shaped his life and career.
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
‘I never thought I’d be standing here, let alone be a doctor’ Some wondered why Arrernte man, Dr Corey Dalton, wanted to study medicine later in life – but the RACGP’s GP in training of the year has no regrets.
Cosmetic surgery safeguards undergo major facelift GPs will have a bigger role to play in protecting patients from ‘cosmetic cowboys’, as part of a raft of changes cracking down on the trouble-plagued industry.
Provider Connect Australia: Why we should all get on board Dr Rob Hosking explains the benefits GPs can expect from future enhancements to the service.
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.