GP-led research finds management of CVD ‘suboptimal’ But it highlights the need for a person-centred model of care, according to lead author Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe.
Evidence shows ‘no benefit’ for more nurse-led clinics The ACT Government’s promise to open five new walk-in health centres has drawn criticism as an expensive and inefficient model of care.
Many symptomatic Australians not staying home or getting testing This is despite compliance with other COVID-safe behaviours remaining high, a Monash University survey has found.
Restrictive practices: RACGP advocates for person-centred approach A college submission to the disability royal commission includes proposed changes to help prevent, avoid, or minimise restrictive practices.
New rheumatic heart disease strategy to help save hundreds of lives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 60 times more likely to experience RHD than non-Indigenous Australians.
General practice accreditation process due to recommence On-site assessments of the RACGP’s Standards for general practices will resume from 26 October.
RACGP faculty election results are in Meet the new faculty council representatives from across Australia.
‘More than 80%’ of diagnostic errors deemed preventable A perspective piece in the Medical Journal of Australia claims some form of diagnostic error occurs in up to one in seven clinical encounters.
GP Peter O’Mara appointed Professor of Newcastle University Professor O’Mara’s career went from coal mines to pursuing medicine and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
Diabetes drug linked to health benefits in pregnancy Metformin has been found to help women with type 2 diabetes throughout pregnancy. But are there long-term implications for the child?