Overcoming biases to close the gap To mark Close the Gap Day, campaign co-chair Karl Briscoe discusses how GPs can make their practices more culturally safe.
Coronavirus progress: Breakthrough research, first human vaccine trial Australian researchers have published the first study on the body’s immune response to coronavirus, while a human vaccine trial has commenced.
Caesarean delivery has low impact on childhood allergic outcomes A study conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found no obvious impact of caesarean delivery on allergic outcomes.
GPs ‘critical’ in coronavirus response for CALD communities Examining the importance of disseminating information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Coeliac disease continues to be a ‘clinical chameleon’ Coeliac Australia’s new campaign highlights a range of symptoms beyond typical gut issues and encourages at-risk people to visit their GP.
Cultural understanding key to protecting remote communities Chronic diseases and a lack of access to culturally appropriate care makes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people vulnerable to coronavirus.
WA Health Minister backs urgent calls for telehealth item numbers As suspected coronavirus cases place more demand on GP workflow, the need to expand the MBS item numbers has been called a ‘no brainer’.
New innovative employment model for GPs undertaking rural training Trainee rural GPs in the Murrumbidgee region can now work in private practices and local hospitals under a new employment model.
Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue Senators heard at an estimates hearing that the National Disability Insurance Agency is still working through 16,000 unopened email enquiries.
DoH expands free vaccine eligibility ahead of flu season The Federal Government has said it will secure its largest ever supply of seasonal influenza for people most at risk.