Mass testing and ‘ring fences’: Victoria’s stage three COVID-19 response As a community transmission-fuelled outbreak threatens to get out of control and suburbs are locked down, newsGP explores containment efforts and general practice’s role in stopping the spread.
Rural Health Commissioner ‘worked tirelessly’ to close health gaps In his last day in the office for Australia’s inaugural National Rural Health Commissioner, Professor Paul Worley is leaving to plaudits.
‘Patients trust us more than any other doctor’: GPs perfectly placed to deal with systemic racism Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the most incarcerated people in the world and have health outcomes equivalent to developing countries. But GPs can help.
Evidence suggests it’s time to lower the bowel cancer screening age Experts and a young GP with bowel cancer are pushing for screening to start earlier.
Rural postcodes affecting access to treatment for eating disorders A recent survey has highlighted the extent of barriers faced by people outside of the city.
Victorian GPs urgently call for coronavirus location data as state braces for fresh surge GPs want as much data as possible to help protect their patients and themselves as the state braces for a second wave.
International study backs preventive approach to heart disease A global trial has found medicine and lifestyle changes can be as effective as invasive surgery in addressing stable coronary artery disease.
Government to impose 12-month ban on most e-cigarette imports The pause will allow the TGA to receive public consultation on the future regulation of nicotine products in Australia.
‘Flexibility and investment’ needed to address rural GP shortage RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has responded to a parliament address about regional health being at a crisis point.
Mental health Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas are joined by Jas Streten, General Manager of the Australian Patients Association, and Dr James Antoniadis, GP and psychodynamic psychotherapist.