Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.
Good things take time: postnatal care We need better Medicare funding for postnatal care in general practice, writes Dr Deborah Carrington.
‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
New guide to help manage escalating patient aggression The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has coincided with reports of increasingly hostile and violent patient behaviour.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
No such thing as a stupid question SPONSORED: There are some common areas in which healthcare professionals can be hesitant to ask questions.
New life insurance information GPs need to know Changes designed to protect patient privacy will be instituted from 1 July.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.
Can patients access their medical records? SPONSORED CONTENT: Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie examines a common issue in general practice.