Examining what assisted dying means for Australia’s GPs What role will GPs play in voluntary assisted dying? That question will be discussed at a GP19 plenary panel.
Here’s what happened when codeine was made prescription-only Researchers have examined how the 2018 up-scheduling has affected Australia’s use of the traditionally popular painkiller.
Care of the highest quality – regardless of where they live The RACGP’s newly updated Silver Book reflects best practice in the ever-evolving field of aged care, Associate Professor Morton Rawlin writes.
Proposed data-matching laws could lead to excessive monitoring of GPs: RACGP The sweeping new laws would, if passed, allow the Federal Government to match datasets from the Medicare Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Looking after yourself and your patients With doctors’ health more important than ever, the upcoming GP19 conference offers GPs the chance to examine their own wellbeing.
GPs should be able to see their billing against national averages: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes such a change would help to ensure GPs are billing correctly.
RACGP’s Health of the Nation reveals state of general practice Australia’s primary healthcare system continues to thrive but there are also areas of concern, particularly with regard to GP wellbeing.
‘Take action to stay well’: Tailored health checks for veterans New comprehensive health checks for ex-serving ADF members are designed to help ease the transition to civilian life.
A GP for every doctor A GP19 Convocation item brings the important topic of doctors’ wellbeing into focus.
Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.