Career interrupted: When the doctor becomes the patient Dr Karen Woods was working hard to advance in the career she loved – but life doesn’t always go according to plan.
Tools of my trade Dr Claire Denness pays tribute to one of the most indispensable tools in general practice.
Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.
Popular hypertension drug linked with suicide Angiotensin receptor blockers may be associated with a higher risk of suicide than alternative medications, a new study has found.
Three factors that predict risk of adolescent obesity The test can also show how likely it is the issues will resolve without clinical intervention, potentially reducing unnecessary healthcare.
Decrease in funding a ‘turning point for general practices’ A steady decline in bulk-billing rates can be attributed to under-funding and the cost of running a practice, experts told newsGP.
Eulogy: Professor Peter Mudge At the invitation of his family, CEO Dr Zena Burgess spoke on behalf of the RACGP at the recent funeral of Emeritus Professor Peter Mudge AM.
Department of Health tackles concern over PIP QI requirements The DoH has issued a clarification regarding GP concerns over a perceived requirement for practices to develop their own data-extraction software.
Vale Professor Peter Mudge Renowned scholar of general practice, Emeritus Professor Peter Mudge AM, has passed away.
Controversial study puts red meat back on the table A new study recommends continuation of current consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat, but it has drawn strong criticism from experts.