Disparities in breast cancer care uncovered New research highlights the need for equitable and culturally safe care to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Do you use Provider Connect Australia? The initiative is a ‘first and last stop for updating business information’, says practice management expert Dr Rob Hosking.
Alcohol once again leading cause for drug treatment As more patients seek out alcohol and other drug treatment, GPs say with greater funding many more could be supported in general practice.
New research highlights rural diabetes gaps It found rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with diabetes face greater health risks, urging action on equitable care.
‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed A study found communities face a 26% increased risk of serious disease after a flood, with the ongoing strain on healthcare lasting up to 210 days.
General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.
Drug summit report reveals points for reform Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.
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.
‘A potent force’: Editor shares vision for AJGP With more than a third of articles written by GPs this year, the journal’s new Editor-in-Chief says AJGP is a ‘powerful channel’.
One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes: ABS Around 6.6% of adults now have diabetes, up from 5.1% a decade earlier, according to new data.