Six in 10 aged care residents live in inadequately staffed facilities The new data also reveals only 1.3% are in facilities with ‘best practice’ staffing levels.
RACGP advocates for people with cognitive disability The college has made a number of recommendations on how to remove barriers to healthcare in a submission to the disability royal commission.
Bushfires and the role of general practice The RACGP is calling for member feedback following their experiences during Australia’s unprecedented bushfire season.
Disability royal commission told of hundreds of preventable deaths Around 400 Australian adults with intellectual disability die each year from potentially avoidable causes.
Government announces veteran suicide commission The rolling inquiry will be ‘bigger and better’ than a royal commission, according to the Prime Minister.
Further calls for government focus on general practice Despite consistent growth since 2011–12, government healthcare expenditure per person has dropped. What does this mean for general practice?
Australia lagging behind in aged care expenditure The country’s carer entitlements are also sitting at one of the lowest rungs, new research has found, prompting calls for improvements.
Older Australians waiting longer for residential aged care places Most wait approximately five months after being approved by a health professional.
General practice takes centre stage at aged care royal commission Prominent GPs have argued fairer remuneration is required to improve patient care at aged care facilities.
GPs to receive DoH letter aimed at cutting use of psychotropic medications The Department of Health wants to reduce psychotropics in aged care – but GPs already know the drugs are not a first line treatment for dementia, according to the RACGP President.