Only 29% of clinical guidelines offer advice on deprescribing Researchers believe clinicians should have more support, but a prominent GP says numerous barriers make this a difficult proposition.
Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment? New international research has looked into a range of chronic diseases and their potential impact on effectiveness of common medications.
How can GPs encourage continuity of care? Research shows continuity of care leads to better health outcomes. But in a time-poor and highly-mobile age, how can doctors actually encourage patients to keep coming back? Three long-time GPs give their views.
A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions Two GPs talk to newsGP about managing the link between disability and chronic conditions after a new AIHW report.
Fragmented approach to multimorbidity leaving patients further out of pocket New research that shows a fragmented approach to treating multimorbidity is resulting in greater out-of-pocket costs for patients is evidence of a need for a greater focus on preventive medicine, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.
Motivational interviewing and helping to manage the complexity of multimorbidity Motivational interviewing techniques present GPs with an alternative to ‘assess and advise’ when working with patients experiencing multimorbidity.
Chronic disease, multimorbidity and GPs’ role in team-based care GPs should play a central role on a healthcare team within the system of chronic disease management, Professor Mark Harris, GP and Professor of General Practice at the University of New South Wales told newsGP.