RACGP represents GP concerns at Parliamentary life insurance inquiry The life insurance industry has proposed a greater role for itself in workers’ rehabilitation, but the RACGP counselled a cautious approach at a Parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
Australians are living longer, but becoming more overweight Fewer Australians are smoking or putting themselves at risk from long-term alcohol use, but an ageing population means the country is now experiencing higher rates of chronic and age-related conditions.
How five simple lifestyle habits can extend life expectancy The effect of better lifestyle habits on life expectancy has been quantified, Dr Carolyn Ee writes for newsGP.
Having the conversation about end of life While eight out of 10 Australians believe it is important to talk to their family about care wishes in the event they become seriously ill, only one in four have actually had the conversation, a new survey has found.
Women with breast cancer worse off in rural Australia, study shows New research shows women with breast cancer in rural Australia have lower survival rates and different health outcomes than those living in the cities.
Helping those who help others: New resource for GP self-care The provision of healthcare can be as stressful as it is rewarding, and a new RACGP resource helps provide GPs with access to services relating to self-care and mental wellbeing.
Insurance processes can compound issues of mental health New research shows that insurance companies’ assessment processes can have an adverse effect on patients’ mental health.
GP recommendations adopted in Parliamentary report on life insurance industry The RACGP last year presented the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services with concerns regarding providing medical reports to life insurers – and has now had its recommendations accepted in a Parliamentary report.
RACGP frustrated with lack of consideration in Productivity Commission recommendations The RACGP is disappointed with the Productivity Commission’s failure to heed its recommendations on key Australian healthcare issues in its final report on reforms to the human services sector, President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.
General practice and palliative care: Where does one end and the other begin? GPs can often find themselves providing palliative care near the end of their patients’ lives, but many would like to see greater funding and recognition of these skills.