GPs warned to prepare for back-to-school asthma spike The National Asthma Council has provided clinical tips for GPs to ensure paediatric patients are ready with an action plan in place.
For profession, practice and practitioner: New RACGP strategic plan RACGP CEO Dr Matthew Miles outlines the college’s plan to keep general practice at the centre of the Australian healthcare system.
‘Making the invisible visible’: RACGP reconciliation action plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders have hailed the college’s approach to enacting genuine change in the area of reconciliation.
Departmental ‘GP hunt’ may affect mental health care Dr Edwin Kruys warns that the latest DoH compliance push may have unintended consequences.
Primary healthcare steering group revealed The 12-person panel will guide primary care reforms covered in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
Government announces national plan to combat elder abuse The plan marks the first time there has been a coordinated national response to what is often a hidden issue.
Addressing suicide in the NT The Northern Territory Government has opened consultation on a review of its mental health strategic plan.
A plan to boost youth health in Sydney The Inner West Sydney Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan aims to help young people achieve better access to services specific to their needs.