Increasing numbers of Australians accessing homelessness services The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found one in 84 Australians accessed homelessness services in 2016–17.
Virtual doctor: Online prescription, referral and medical certificate services Debate continues as to the quality and efficacy of online prescription, referral and medical certificate services.
Almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes New research showing almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes helps to underline the importance of preventive healthcare.
Long-acting reversible contraceptives safe: RACGP President The RACGP has moved to reassure patients that long-acting reversible contraceptives, such as Implanon and Mirena, are considered safe and effective.
Medical bodies appeal for better healthcare for asylum seekers The RACGP has signed a letter urging Australia’s political leaders to improve healthcare for asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea.
Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice One out of every eight general practice encounters in 2015–16 was related to an issue of mental health, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Endometriosis action plan to help diagnose and manage patients The Federal Government’s newly announced National Action Plan for Endometriosis will focus on improving the lives of women who live with this painful and often misunderstood disorder.
RACGP to address Tasmania’s acute care inquiry RACGP Tasmania is calling for increased government support for general practice to ensure the state’s patients have access to the best possible healthcare.
Heavy menstrual bleeding: Understanding the options Hayley Harrison served as a consumer advocate for the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care on the ‘Heavy menstrual bleeding clinical standard’, bringing her lived experience of the condition to the working group.
Dr Josie Guyer: Growing strong with patient connections Dr Josie Guyer is the inaugural winner of the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Growing Strong Award.