New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.
Foundation grants a ‘critical support’ for GP researchers Applications for the 2022 RACGP Foundation Grants and Awards open 1 March.
Will winter impact the severity of COVID outbreaks? In Australia and other parts of the world, a drop in temperatures has often been met with an increase in cases. But according to a virologist, human behaviour has a lot to answer for.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.
COVID-19, healthy habits and emotional wellbeing Lifestyle changes during the pandemic and their association with mental health have come into focus with two recent studies.
What price do we pay to avoid children being noisy? Preventing childhood trauma starts with letting children know they can be heard – even if that means being noisy, Dr Gillian Riley writes.
How can GPs best end a therapeutic relationship? Aggressive or lovelorn patients are common reasons why GPs may need to transfer care.
What does clutter do to your brain and body? An expert in organisational behaviour examines the effects disorganisation.
Do behaviour-change techniques actually work in healthcare? Behaviour change expert Peter Bragge says telling GPs or patients what they need to do differently simply doesn’t work. Here’s what does.