Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
RACGP Specific Interests launches public health group The new group aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge of GPs and GPs in training with an interest in public and population health.
Steep rise in health burden of osteoarthritis Greater life expectancy, increasing obesity and expanding populations are all factors in the increase, a new study suggests.
Ageing population and per-person health costs to rise Australia’s five-yearly forecasting report predicts the long-term impacts of government policies and reforms over the next 40 years.
‘Quite worrying’: Premature mortality inequality in Australia The continually widening gap may be exacerbated by COVID-19.
How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.
Australia leads global cancer survival rates – but more can be done An international study shows Australians have the best chance of survival for seven types of cancers.
Frailty declared a medical condition Research has revealed frailty, which affects quality of life and risk of death, is not an inevitable part of ageing.
Cervical cancer could be all but eliminated in 80 years: Lancet study Cervical cancer could be eliminated by 2100 if the world rapidly moves to introduce HPV vaccines and screening, according to a new study.
Do we need a royal commission into aged care to tell us what the sector needs? Dr Ayman Shenouda examines what has been learnt from previous inquiries, the commission’s priorities, training and roles, and new models of care.