Working to further general practice research The RACGP Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2019 grants and awards.
Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer Dr Lara Roeske talks to newsGP about a large-scale trial to assess the new screening program and help make it even more effective.
August issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
Calls to change ‘age-old’ diverticulitis practices A review of current guidelines for one of Australia’s most common gut disorders has found treatments should be chosen more wisely.
US study finds millions take daily aspirin unnecessarily But is the potentially dangerous phenomenon as common in Australia?
Opening up opportunities for general practice registrars The inaugural winner of the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Growing Strong Award reflects on the past year and half.
How can GP supervisors help registrars adapt to general practice? Moving from the structure and hierarchy of the hospital environment to the complexity, freedom and continuity of general practice can be challenging for young doctors. newsGP asks three GP supervisors their tips.
New resource to foster patients’ financial health literacy A new RACGP-endorsed guide aims to help patients understand health costs and empower their discussions around medical fees.
Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.