Public awareness grows around GP bulk billing concerns Medicare continues to be centre of the Federal Election, with promises that 90% of GP visits will be bulk billed being analysed in the mainstream media.
In Practice: Health of the Nation survey now open The focus is ‘multidisciplinary team care and preventive health activities’, with GPs urged to inform the RACGP’s advocacy.
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible, as many women with endometriosis look to complementary therapies to manage their symptoms.
Understanding eczema: Types, classification and presentation Dr Ian Coulson, a consultant dermatologist from the United Kingdom, provides an overview of eczema and the differences of eczema and dermatitis.
New gun laws place GPs in ‘complex position’ Anyone applying for or renewing a firearm licence in WA must now undergo a health assessment with a GP. But there are clinical and ethical concerns.
Health groups call on candidates to reveal abortion support The RACGP has joined forces with 39 high-profile health groups, calling on political parties to support improving abortion access for all.
Have your say: Health of the Nation survey now open After last year’s survey helped create tangible changes, GPs are urged to once again help shape the future of general practice.
General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.
Diabetes prevalence underestimated in Australia: Study Researchers have suggested the number of people living with diabetes could be more than a third higher than officially registered.
New guidance for complex UTIs in kids The guidelines specifically for complicated infections cover diagnosis and management according to determining features.