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Study highlights lack of disease outbreak preparedness

Study highlights lack of disease outbreak preparedness

Research has indicated Australia is not ready for another pandemic, with one expert arguing GP data needs to be used to identify disease hotspots.


Why this public health message is equally important for GPs

Why this public health message is equally important for GPs

A new campaign urging patients to reconnect with their GP also serves as a reminder for clinicians to take care of their own health.


Value vs volume

Value vs volume

Dr Kean Seng Lim joins hosts Charlotte, Ash and Bek to discuss value versus volume, and the asymmetry of benefit.


Lack of awareness key barrier to breast cancer chemoprophylaxis

Lack of awareness key barrier to breast cancer chemoprophylaxis

It can reduce the risk of breast cancer by one-third to one-half, yet new research finds 35% of GPs are unaware of chemoprophylaxis.


Calls for GPs to be on high alert for thunderstorm asthma

Calls for GPs to be on high alert for thunderstorm asthma

With asthma-related deaths on the rise, experts have emphasised the need for greater patient education on preventive measures.


Banning a single ingredient could prevent thousands of deaths

Banning a single ingredient could prevent thousands of deaths

Legislating to remove trans fatty acids from the Australian food supply could save lives and millions of dollars, new research shows.


Latest research the ‘death knell’ for aspirin use as primary prevention

Latest research the ‘death knell’ for aspirin use as primary prevention

More results from the landmark ASPREE trial have shown the harms continue to outweigh the potential benefits.


The RACGP’s Green Book: Putting prevention into practice

The RACGP’s Green Book: Putting prevention into practice

The new third edition of the RACGP’s Putting prevention into practice: Guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting is now available, providing GPs and practice teams with a framework for implementing preventive medicine.


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