LARC uptake shows general practice investment ‘gets you results’ New research shows that, with the right support, GPs can have a profound impact on patients’ access to the most effective form of contraception.
‘My GP was a psychological anchor’: A patient’s long COVID story Struck down by debilitating long COVID, one patient shares her journey to recovery in a new podcast to support GPs with diagnosis and management.
‘Overdue but welcome’ Government response to reproductive health calls GPs could soon play a bigger role in reproductive care after the Government backed dozens of recommendations to enable greater access and affordability.
What to expect from incoming menopause health checks A new Medicare rebate is on the way, but what is a menopause health assessment and how will it improve the care women receive?
What does the $573m women’s health package mean for GPs? Labor’s plan, matched by the Coalition, includes new PBS listings for contraceptive pills and MHT, new rebates, funded training, and bolstered Medicare payments for IUD insertions.
Long-acting contraceptives and cancer risk A new study has found long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk.
New long COVID deep dive A podcast series has revealed new research findings, treatment options, and practical tips for GPs to introduce into their consultations.
Long COVID inflammation could impact heart: Study Research has revealed why some patients endure ongoing cardiovascular symptoms, with one GP saying the findings ‘may ease the suffering’.
Australian women’s contraception education ‘insufficient’: Survey The report laid bare the ‘deeply entrenched’ bias against women in the health system and called for MBS reform to improve contraception access.
‘Medicare discriminates’: RACGP advocates for women’s health The college has given a national committee its feedback on how to tackle discrimination against women in healthcare and reduce inequity in Medicare.