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Draft deprescribing guideline for older people issued

Draft deprescribing guideline for older people issued

The recommendations are currently out for feedback, with hopes the guidelines can ‘meaningfully improve’ health outcomes.


Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study

Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study

With a significantly lower-than-expected uptake, an RACGP expert says this could be caused by software impediments, complexity over medication eligibility, and patient views.


Michael Kidd appointed CMO

Michael Kidd appointed CMO

Professor Kidd, a GP, primary care researcher, and former RACGP President, will become Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on 1 June.


GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access

GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access

The study is trialling a new video-enabled virtual care platform to improve access to general practice in aged care homes.


New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare

New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare

The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.


GPs are ‘specialists in life’: Health Minister addresses GP24

GPs are ‘specialists in life’: Health Minister addresses GP24

Mark Butler has vowed to keep seeking GPs’ input, as Australia walks the ‘path towards a more multidisciplinary, GP-led, team-based primary care’.


In Practice: Member forum on governance

In Practice: Member forum on governance

The RACGP is inviting members attending GP24 to join a governance discussion to help shape the future of the college.


Hip fracture outcomes best if guidelines followed: Study

Hip fracture outcomes best if guidelines followed: Study

High-level clinical care of hip fractures is associated with lower mortality, but experts say delivery of this care and follow-up must be improved.


New dementia data shows proactive care planning is key

New dementia data shows proactive care planning is key

Just 51% of dementia patients living in the community had a GP CDM attendance, leading one expert to call for more proactive and continuous care.


Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’

Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’

A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met. 


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