New eating disorder resource ‘a win-win’ for GPs and patients Created with GPs, for GPs, the new RACGP-endorsed point-of-care tool supports early detection, treatment and referrals in a bid to fill gaps in care.
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
Tasmania ditches the fax and welcomes digital reform Australia’s smallest state has implemented an electronic referral system one GP says should ‘definitely be rolled out nationally’.
Specific template referrals labelled ‘tedious’ by frustrated GPs The trend is resulting in a growing number of rejections, forcing clinicians’ attention away from patients and onto ticking boxes.
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
Newly diagnosed HIV patients could be under-referred to support As more HIV diagnoses occur in general practice clinics, patient-centred approaches can improve connections to peer-support services.
First national online directory for eating disorders The site links credentialed healthcare providers to ensure access to appropriate treatment pathways.
‘True early intervention’ in childhood leads to best outcomes A new resource arms GPs with practical information on the early-childhood approach to help connect families with the right level of support.
How to tackle the ‘toxic’ financial costs of cancer A cancer survivor, a GP and a researcher share their views on how to mitigate and prepare for the financial pain the disease can cause.
Higher uptake of e-mental health services with GP referral Referrals to online screening and treatment lend ‘greater legitimacy’ and retention than if people self-refer, study results confirm.