MBS mental health gap must be addressed: RACGP GPs are ‘effectively discouraged’ from providing quality mental health care under the current system, a college submission has stated.
Syphilis is making a comeback: What GPs need to know A steady rise in cases has put screening for what had become a rare STI back on the agenda.
Smarter care can cut costs and help people with chronic conditions Encouraging a culture of innovation will improve preventive healthcare and keep people out of hospital, writes Adjunct Professor Stephen King.
Discussing contraception with young women at risk of CVD Pregnancy can increase mortality and morbidity in women with heart disease.
Research reveals mental health toll for COVID survivors One in three people who contracted COVID-19 were diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric condition within six months of infection.
Healthcare barriers a ‘peak risk’ for transgender people Equal healthcare access has significant value for transgender and gender-diverse people, and greatly reduces mental health issues.
Research suggests men with depression are slipping through the cracks Clinicians have been advised to be on ‘very high’ alert for depression in men, especially those who present to their GP frequently.
Why GPs need to be mindful of ‘terrifying’ postpartum psychosis newsGP speaks to a young mother who underwent a harrowing experience that could have been avoided, had someone made her aware of the condition.
Lockdowns to be ‘part of the Australian way of life’ until everyone is vaccinated Greater Brisbane’s three-day snap lockdown has added further pressure to overstretched general practices already navigating a backlog of health concerns and the COVID vaccine rollout.
Outdated information still guides menopause management: Expert Understanding the risks and benefits of various menopausal therapies leads to better outcomes.