Study uncovers 300 new genetic links to depression It is hoped the findings will help identify biological drivers to develop targeted treatments and more accurately predict risk.
‘It’s completely filled my cup’: PRIDoC 2024 wraps up The Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress was an opportunity for ‘transnational knowledge sharing and solidarity building’.
Mental health patients face record ED wait times With 10% of these patients now waiting 23 hours to be admitted, experts say this ‘logjam’ can be eased by early GP intervention.
RACGP celebrates practice managers at national conference The college used the event to ‘listen, discuss, and share’, highlighting the importance of the profession and learning what it needs.
New ADHD prescribing guide launches The guide was designed to offer practical advice to GPs about safe and responsible prescribing, after finding significant variabilities.
GP named next AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen will take over the leadership in October and says her priority is advocating for greater investment into general practice.
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’ A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
In Practice: Crazy socks now on sale The RACGP is selling five different pairs of socks ahead of next month’s CrazySocks4Docs day, with all proceeds going to Beyond Blue.
AMAQ survey cites ‘alarming’ complications from pharmacy pilot At least 239 patients have had complications after seeing a pharmacist involved in the Queensland UTI prescribing trial, according to a new report.
Chance to recognise ‘most outstanding’ GP People have until 31 May to nominate a GP as part of the Australian Patients’ Association Awards.