Queensland pledges record health expenditure The state’s 2019–20 budget includes $19.2 billion for healthcare.
GPs recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List The achievements of GPs from around the nation were commemorated in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List.
Navigating drug and alcohol rehabilitation in general practice Australia is home to hundreds of rehabilitation services, both privately and publicly funded. How can GPs best support patients on what can be a life-long journey?
‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides With almost 80 deaths this year, including children as young as 12, what is behind this crisis – and what can be done to reduce it?
Taking practical steps towards reconciliation Reconciliation Action Plans are designed to offer a way for organisations and businesses to embed the values of unity and cultural sensitivity.
Recognition, reward, communication: Establishing a practice culture Dr Sarah Lewis has found creating and maintaining a positive culture takes thought, hard work and the occasional tough conversation.
Moving towards unity: Reconciliation Week 2019 Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Karen Mundine talks to newsGP about this year’s theme and her hopes for a unified future.
GP resistance to nurse practitioner Medicare push The RACGP has flagged its opposition to a proposal that nurse practitioners be granted more autonomy in patient treatment.
Are you ready? Future-proofing your practice Three practice owners explore how GPs can meet the coming technological revolution with enthusiasm about the possibilities and changes it presents.
Crohn’s and colitis: The invisible diseases Crohn’s and Colitis Australia aims to highlight that inflammatory bowel diseases can have a serious impact on the mind, as well as the gut.