‘There won’t be a vaccine’: Calls to address climate change Peak health bodies have urged Government to take direction from science and protect the health of Australians.
GPs encouraged to use interpreters with CALD patients GPs are key in helping CALD communities access healthcare during the pandemic, but important health messaging can get lost in translation.
‘Yet to see any robust data’: Russia’s vaccine claims in doubt After less than two months of human trials, Russia has laid claim to the first COVID-19 vaccine. Too good to be true? Experts seem to think so.
RACGP Elections: ‘People should put their hand up and get involved’ Speaking ahead of the RACGP Presidential Q&A, Professor Michael Kidd talks to newsGP about why it’s important members cast their vote.
Children overprescribed combination asthma medication: Study The medication should not be the first line of treatment in children – and for those aged five or under it should not be prescribed at all.
GPs given advice on mental health, PPE and vulnerable patients Senior health department officials have answered GPs’ pressing questions about Australia’s COVID-19 response.
GP20 call for abstracts now open The RACGP’s annual conference will be going fully digital in 2020, bringing GPs from across the country together online.
GPs have embraced telehealth, survey finds RACGP survey results from July show GPs and patients are seeing the benefits of telehealth consultations – but there is room for improvement.
Study links popular hypertension drug to increased skin cancer risk But experts have warned against abruptly stopping their medication as a result.
Genetic carrier screening: What GPs need to know The RACGP is offering training in carrier screening, covering the knowledge and skills required to initiate the important conversation with patients.