Report calls for greater coordination and funding for Australian primary care The Grattan Institute has released a new report calling for greater political attention, funding and coordination for the Australian primary care sector.
Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue Chronic pain affects one in five Australians. newsGP spoke with a patient and a GP about some of the best ways to tackle the situation.
How environmental issues present in general practice Environmental health concerns can present to general practice in a variety of ways, from the effects of bushfires to mental health issues.
July issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.
RACGP takes the lead in supporting non-vocationally registered doctors RACGP Chief Executive Officer Dr Zena Burgess reflects on the college’s new program to support non-vocationally registered doctors attain Fellowship.
New refugee healthcare resource for GPs and practice teams Dr Kate Walker, GP and Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about the Australian refugee health practice guide during Refugee Week.
Confronting racism in general practice Racism can be expressed in various ways. Dr Tim Koh told newsGP the best way to deal with it in general practice is to talk about it openly – and to not let it slip by.
RACGP setting the example for standards of general practice An international journal has recognised the RACGP’s process of setting professional standards for general practice.
June issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.
What are probiotic supplements – and are they necessary? There has been a lot of discussion emerging about probiotic supplements. Should GPs be advising patients to add them to their diets?