AIHW deaths data shows value of preventive care The latest deaths data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the value of preventive healthcare.
Females with autism – From diagnosis to research Diagnosed at the age of 30, Pia Bradshaw is an example of how women with autism are often overlooked by the medical establishment. She is now conducting her own research to help educate GPs in identifying others like her.
The healing arts – Creative Doctors Creative Doctors helps doctors express their artistic side, which is good for mental health – and is also just good, plain fun.
Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time National Diabetes Week 2018 focuses on the urgency of early detection of type 2 diabetes. Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP’s Diabetes Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about how to achieve this in day-to-day practice.
RACGP supports Uluru statement in submission The RACGP has welcomed the opportunity, during NAIDOC week, to use its voice on the subject of constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
Treating steroid users in general practice – A harm minimisation approach Illicit steroid use may be more widespread among patients than GPs realise, and Dr Beng Eu believes harm minimisation is the best approach for practitioners to take.
My Health Record toolkits to arrive this week GPs will soon receive information and resources designed to help them provide patients with the best advice about My Health Record.
RACGP resources to assist GPs during National Diabetes Week National Diabetes Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of detecting and managing diabetes as early as possible, and the RACGP has a number of resources designed to assist GPs in these efforts.
A visit to COMA, Tasmania’s medical museum Dr Philip Thomson, Chair of the Collection of Medical Artefacts in Tasmania, talks to newsGP about the museum’s fascinating artefacts and mission to educate.
Meet the new RACGP President-elect, Dr Harry Nespolon newsGP spoke to Dr Nespolon about how his background and experience will help to benefit members, and about his vision for the college’s future.