Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online Is a GP-reviewed online questionnaire clinically sufficient to safely prescribe injectable medications without a face-to-face consultation? It depends who you ask.
GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life Charlotte suffered from debilitating periods. But it wasn’t until her doctor started putting the dots together that everything started to make sense.
Medicare-funded care plans save lives after stroke: Study Evidence shows clear survival benefits of chronic disease management plans in primary care – but uptake needs improvement, researchers say.
Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk in women: Study The meta-analysis, which also found a lowered mortality risk, is the first of its kind to explore the diet’s impact on heart disease by sex.
IMGs a ‘simple solution’ to boost GP numbers: RACGP The college is urging government to support international medical graduates and make it easier for them to work in Australia.
Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
Could screening vitamin C levels improve diabetes outcomes? According to new research, it may reduce the risk of disease-related complications. But a GP expert points to a more person-centred approach.
Paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced further: RACGP The college has also renewed its calls for the TGA to up-schedule all modified release paracetamol to prescription-only.