Menstrual health research shows value of culturally safe care ‘Menstrual wellbeing is shaped by culture, history, gender and social connection,’ says GP and researcher Dr Talila Milroy.
Name change for PCOS under discussion Could changing the name of a health condition help improve care and patient outcomes? Experts say yes, but what would it mean for GPs?
Queensland launches $40,000 GP incentive The General Practice Trainee Incentive payment is available to those beginning their GP training anywhere in the state in 2025.
Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Medicine shortages in Australia are not new. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?
Disparities in breast cancer care uncovered New research highlights the need for equitable and culturally safe care to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
‘The same challenges’: Lessons from remote Canada They may be half a world apart but country doctors in Canada and Australia have a lot they can teach each other, finds the RACGP’s Rural Chair.
Early menopause risk for endometriosis patients A global study found women with endometriosis have increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically.
In Practice: Changes to dual-labelled medicine ingredient names The TGA has advised that more dual-labelled medicine ingredient names have begun the transition to sole ingredient names.
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible, as many women with endometriosis look to complementary therapies to manage their symptoms.
Health groups call on candidates to reveal abortion support The RACGP has joined forces with 39 high-profile health groups, calling on political parties to support improving abortion access for all.