EDs continue to be clogged with non-urgent presentations One-third of presentations classified as lower urgency could be managed by a GP – and the trend is persisting – a new report confirms.
GPs at the forefront of South Australia’s successful efforts to tackle coronavirus The state has been among the nation’s leaders in controlling the virus – here’s how.
Isolation silver lining? Drop in road trauma, assaults and injuries Australia’s lockdown has seen rates of trauma plummet, with road accidents, sports injuries and alcohol-linked assaults all falling.
The pill remains the default female contraceptive. Should it be? Newer contraceptives may be better options, but unfamiliarity may be preventing wider uptake.
Guilt, reflection, amends, recovery: What happens after an error? When Dr Casey Parker made an error, it sent him into a downwards spiral. Here’s how he got out.
Steady rise in long hospital stays reflects ‘struggling system’ An increase in Victorian patients staying in EDs longer than 24 hours is placing ‘concerning’ pressure on the healthcare system.
Has the coronavirus shown the need for better public health responses? Fragmented messaging has led GPs on the ground to call for a more centralised response.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
What does the global health emergency mean for GPs? The combination of more than 125 confirmed coronavirus cases in 22 countries and human-to-human transmission outside of China prompted the WHO to make the declaration.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.