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.
Melbourne public housing lockdown breached human rights: Ombudsman The snap decision to completely lockdown nine public housing towers reportedly caused ‘palpable’ distress among residents.
Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
Another reason to vaccinate boys and young men against HPV New research has found a causal link between HPV and prostate cancer development.
Patient charter updated to align with Standards The update helps promote mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of patients and GPs while adhering to national healthcare rights.
What does the new patient charter mean for general practice? newsGP examines how the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights can help improve processes and doctor–patient relations.
Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’ Australia is well placed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but GPs can still do more, a women’s health expert has said.
Physical health as a human right Legal expert Dr Chris Maylea discusses how a human rights approach to care provision can boost advocacy efforts and patients’ quality of life.
Backdown on dispensing puts profits ahead of patients: RACGP The RACGP has criticised the Pharmacy Guild for reportedly forcing the Government to back away from plans for 60-day dispenses.
Award-winning GP vows to keep speaking out for asylum seekers Dr Nick Martin, former senior medical officer on Nauru, talks about why he decided to expose what he saw there and his hopes for the future.