New app helps people monitor COVID-19 symptoms The technology supports those in self-isolation to monitor symptoms from home, and to identify their mental health needs.
Research aims to enhance care networks for end-of-life patients Witnessing how a comprehensive primary care team can benefits palliative patients inspired this GP researcher.
GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
National Reconciliation Week: ‘In this together’ All Australians are encouraged to consider and embrace this year’s theme, moving towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation.
Australian hydroxychloroquine trial to continue despite WHO ‘pause’ High-risk healthcare workers will continue taking the anti-malaria drug as part of a clinical trial testing its ability to protect against COVID-19, a lead investigator told newsGP.
COVID-19 guidance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients The first set of clinical recommendations for the prevention and management of COVID-19 has been released.
Mental health ‘most important’ thing for children during COVID-19 Actively screening all children is vital for their mental wellbeing during and after the pandemic, according to a child health expert.
Stigma affecting the health of Australians in same-sex relationships New research shows they visit their GP less often, use more antidepressant medication, and are more likely to have poorer health.
RACGP cautions against use of ‘pop-up’ telehealth services The college is reminding patients to continue the relationship with their regular GP instead of relying on corporate telehealth services.
Refugee and asylum seeker health Hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gill Singleton are joined by Dr Kate Walker, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Refugee Health network and one of the authors of the Australian Refugee Health Desktop Guide.