General practice training applications have dipped: What can be done? Australia’s leading advocates for general practice were recently asked a thorny question.
‘Unexplained pharmaceuticals’ found in complementary and alternative medicines Nearly half of the 135 complementary and alternative medicines tested by researchers had contaminants, including animal DNA and potential allergens.
Getting ready for the ‘patient of the future’ GP19 keynote speaker Mark McCrindle wants to help GPs understand how doctor–patient relationships are evolving.
Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.
RACGP launches new program for specialist IMGs The new PEP Specialist Stream provides enhanced support to specialist international medical graduates.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
One in nine Australian women aged 40–44 has endometriosis A new AIHW report has shed light on women living with endometriosis, but there are fears the numbers may actually be much higher.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
Australia’s digital health players to present at RACGP eHealth forum Digital health records, informatics, privacy and security. There is much to discuss in the eHealth space.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.