Rural postcodes affecting access to treatment for eating disorders A recent survey has highlighted the extent of barriers faced by people outside of the city.
Vale Emeritus Professor Neil Carson Professor Michael Kidd and Emeritus Professor John Murtagh speak to newsGP and pay tribute to a pioneer of general practice.
Supporting GPs to diagnose lung cancer earlier A new Cancer Australia guide is designed to help health professionals investigate the symptoms and signs of lung cancer for an earlier diagnosis.
‘Flexibility and investment’ needed to address rural GP shortage RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has responded to a parliament address about regional health being at a crisis point.
‘No barriers to them using it’: Green light for new COVID-19 treatment Health Minister Greg Hunt has given the okay for the use of dexamethasone in Australia.
Supporting CALD Australians during the pandemic A new RACGP resource is designed to help GPs support patients who need an interpreter during telehealth appointments.
Improving men’s mental health, one activity at a time As social-distancing restrictions start to ease, Dr James Antoniadis discusses the importance of shared activities for men.
How to respond to a case of COVID-19 in general practice With a GP among Australia’s most recent cases of coronavirus, a new RACGP fact sheet is designed to guide practices on how to keep staff and patients safe – and ensure the doors stay open.
Retracted Lancet study ‘a wake-up call’ It is not the first time a journal has retracted a paper. But with such glaring discrepancies, will it affect how people view the peer-review process?
‘Game-changing’ COPD resource for GPs A new concise guide gives GPs practical, evidence-based recommendations to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.