New site collates cancer data from across Australia Cancer Australia’s new interactive website is designed to provide healthcare professionals and patients with ‘national data across the continuum of cancer control’.
80% of Australians have a regular GP: The importance of continuity of care Long considered a core component of general practice, continuity of care is becoming increasingly complex in the world of modern general practice.
Australian GPs delivering quality in the face of high demand General practice remains the most commonly accessed healthcare service in Australia, with new statistics showing more than eight out of 10 people visited a GP in the last 12 months.
Medical students and the issue of suicide Australia’s medical student community is experiencing a suicide problem, the President of the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) told newsGP.
GPs call for improved mental health funding GPs need to be better remunerated for treating patients experiencing issues of mental health, prominent GP and former President of AMA Victoria Dr Mukesh Haikerwal told newsGP.
New Cancer Australia guide for GPs on investigation of breast symptoms Cancer Australia’s new Investigation of a new breast symptom: A guide for general practitioners has been developed in recognition of the vital role GPs play in the assessment of possible breast cancer symptoms.
GPs among leaders in adopting healthcare technology From wearable devices tracking health data to doctors consulting with patients via a computer screen, technology has become an integral part of the modern practitioner’s arsenal.
Dementia death rates rising Dementia is now the leading cause of death among women in Australia, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is a significant development given ischemic heart disease has previously been the leading cause of death for both sexes in Australia since the early part of last century.
Opioids leading in drug-induced deaths Drug-related deaths in Australia are at their highest levels in the last two decades, according to figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).