Clinic opens to fill ‘gender gap’ in cardiac care The uniquely female service focuses on making stress echo tests more accessible and comfortable, and GPs can now refer patients.
How stress can increase the chances of long COVID People with psychological distress in the lead up to their COVID infection have more chance of ongoing symptoms, writes Dr Susannah Tye.
Mindfulness found to benefit trainee GPs A UK-based study has suggested that including mindfulness as part of training could help reduce burnout risk for new GPs.
Why GPs consider leaving general practice. And why they stay It is not uncommon for doctors to think about walking away from general practice, but newsGP speaks to two who are glad they didn’t.
How can I look after myself better? Dr Hester Wilson examines the question so many GPs ask themselves.
Dealing with smartphone stress The relationship between smartphones and cortisol is not yet clear, but people do report feeling more stressed than before they had a smartphone.
Groundbreaking ECHO model at ‘tipping point’ of acceptance A global telementoring program training GPs in underserved areas is seeing major growth in Australia, with the RACGP and many hospitals signing up.
Could this new model end rural specialist wait lists? Dr Sanjeev Arora’s ECHO model is designed to democratise medical knowledge and solve rural health imbalances by telementoring GPs.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
Is it okay for GPs to cry at work? There are many reasons doctors can be brought to tears. Dr Evelyn Lewin asks the question: Is crying at work acceptable for GPs?