Abortion has now been decriminalised nationwide – what next? The move marks a significant shift in recognising abortion as a health rights issue, one women’s health advocate says.
ePrescribing now available for majority of Australians More than 3.5 million electronic prescriptions and repeats have already been generated by prescribers and dispensers across the country.
Ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Updated guidelines on managing otitis media aim to address what has been called a ‘public health emergency’.
Practice to Practice program to boost access to national GP care RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements on how connecting practices and GPs across Australia can make a big difference.
Kids’ immune systems a protective factor against severe COVID New research offers fresh insight into why most children with COVID-19 don’t get as sick adults.
Testosterone or exercise – which boosts vascular function more? New research, focusing on middle-aged and older men, has found one to be more effective than the other.
RACGP submission outlines framework to assist child mental health care The college recommendations make it clear that not involving GPs in children’s wellbeing would be a potential missed opportunity.
Growth in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP numbers to continue The past three years have seen a 55% increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in medicine.
GP-backed helpline offers support to CALD people under strain Lockdowns cut COVID transmission – but for some, the measures led to new hardships. Here’s how a GP clinic made a difference.
Aspirin vs warfarin: What to prescribe for children post-heart surgery New studies have weighed up the benefits of different blood thinning medications for patients who have undergone a specific heart procedure.