Call for GPs’ role expansion in responding to partner violence A new survey found almost half of women report experiencing family violence, leading experts to call for bolstered education for GPs and systemic healthcare changes.
Fresh push to turn around ‘dire’ flu vaccination rate The RACGP has joined calls to boost influenza vaccinations as cases continue to climb, with increases seen across all Australian jurisdictions.
Practice viability: ‘It’s crucial for the health of the country’ At a time of unprecedented change, GPs are reminded of a suite of practical tools available to help create successful practices.
Draft deprescribing guideline for older people issued The recommendations are currently out for feedback, with hopes the guidelines can ‘meaningfully improve’ health outcomes.
RACGP accepts new antidepressant deprescribing resource Tapering patients off antidepressants is a ‘poorly understood area in clinical practice’. A drug-specific, step-by-step resource, now recognised by the RACGP, aims to change that.
‘The same challenges’: Lessons from remote Canada They may be half a world apart but country doctors in Canada and Australia have a lot they can teach each other, finds the RACGP’s Rural Chair.
Fragmented care – why bother? The fragmentation of care has measurable impacts on outcomes, writes RACGP Vice President and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman.
Push for improved dementia education for GPs One expert wants to boost ‘baseline knowledge’ of early detection, interventions and post-diagnostic care of the condition.
Election result confirms huge Medicare shift in November With the Federal Election result now clear, the RACGP President says supporting members to adopt the best billing models for them is a top priority for the college.
Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme finally on the way Launching in May, the long-awaited scheme covers the cost of products including bandages and dressings for eligible patients with diabetes.