New Department of Health advice for activity during pregnancy The guidelines have been welcomed by GPs as a helpful addition to existing resources, but critiqued for lacking specific detail.
RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.
Prescribing antibiotics for women with mastitis One expert is examining how GPs make decisions about treating mastitis, as well as their experience using clinical guidelines.
Health of the Nation: The state of general practice The RACGP is inviting GPs to share their views on the importance of their profession and their role in improving the health of all Australians.
Majority of older Australians ‘sidestepping’ end-of-life care And most of the 30% with some form of advance care planning have documents that are incomplete, invalid or not legally binding, a new study finds.
Full clarity on telehealth extension not expected until Federal Budget But the Department of Health has revealed which mental health phone consultation MBS item numbers will remain beyond 30 June.
Research can be ‘vital part’ of GPs’ caring role newsGP talks to two previous recipients of RACGP Foundation grants ahead of applications closing on 3 May.
Mother’s meningococcal grief a powerful reminder for the importance of routine immunisations Kirsty McGinty is sharing her daughter’s story to encourage people to stay on top of routine immunisations, with COVID-19 resulting in many being delayed or missed.
Royal commission into veteran suicide only one piece of the puzzle A GP and former Army Major believes it needs to occur in conjunction with the National Commissioner, to ensure recommendations are implemented.
Deaths in custody: ‘Every Aboriginal family has a story’ It’s been 30 years since the royal commission first tabled its recommendations and GPs are calling for more action.