Banned chiropractor could be treating infants again by 2021 Andrew Arnold, who was recorded manipulating the spine of a two-week-old baby, is currently under investigation by health authorities.
How can GPs encourage continuity of care? Research shows continuity of care leads to better health outcomes. But in a time-poor and highly-mobile age, how can doctors actually encourage patients to keep coming back? Three long-time GPs give their views.
Self-help principles alone not the answer for GP burnout: Expert says The ‘impossible’ demands expected of GPs commonly leads to burnout, Dr Leanne Rowe warns.
GPs need more backing to improve aged care: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told the royal commission that GPs don’t receive enough support when treating patients in aged care facilities.
Queensland GP receives prestigious promotion Stephen Margolis talks about his promotion with Queensland Health, editing AJGP, and why general practice is such a satisfying career.
Health targets missed in Closing the Gap report Australia is expected to fall short of targets related to child mortality rates and life expectancy, the 2019 report card has revealed.
Government pledges $32m to medical research sector The financial boost – aimed at helping researchers make breakthroughs a commercial success – is welcome news for people in the field.
Where is Australia’s shared vision for primary care? With a federal election on the horizon, Dr Edwin Kruys argues for better collaboration in primary care.
Harrowing testimonies and inadequate staffing: Royal commission begins The Royal Commission into Aged Care has heard its first traumatic testimonies, as GPs call out the ongoing crisis in staffing levels.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.