In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
Mounting evidence for sugar tax success Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.
NAIDOC Week a time to ‘keep the fire burning’ The celebration is a way to honour past generations while promoting the cultural determinants of health that help keep people and communities well.
Holistic patient care key for overweight and obesity New education for GPs supporting patients with overweight and obesity aligns with the latest Red Book recommendations.
Aged Care Digital Strategy launches The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.
From science to spirituality: Dhanggati GP’s palliative care journey To help celebrate NAIDOC Week, Dr Janelle Trees explains how her cultural connection helps those in their last moments of life.
GP numbers stagnate amid population boom General practice is bearing the brunt of the critical strain on healthcare workers, with GP growth lagging significantly behind its medical counterparts.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office Data has shed light on the significant economic benefits a proposed 20% levy could have, while GPs spruik its potential health benefits.
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.