Sold out RACGP addiction conference puts vulnerable people first No longer an elephant in the room, the General Practice in Addiction Conference aims to start conversations about how to help the most vulnerable.
Bush trip inspires registrar GP on regional work A city GP registrar says his perspective has been changed by spending more time in the regions, following a successful RACGP training trip.
Alarm raised after study finds pharmacy UTI treatment inconsistent Controversial pharmacy prescribing trials have once again raised scope of practice concerns, with new research finding significant protocol inconsistences.
Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’ New data shows antipsychotic prescriptions significantly outweigh diagnoses, a situation unlikely to change without greater staffing support.
New link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer The study found women with deep infiltrating endometriosis have a tenfold increase in risk for the cancer, but one GP expert has urged caution.
Antibiotic shortages disproportionately affecting Indigenous patients The national shortages, which include vital treatments for rheumatic heart disease, have left some organisations scrambling for supplies.
‘It devalues us’: Physician assistant roles raising concerns A new push to expand the use of PAs has triggered fears the role will expand in Australia, which the RACGP says is to the detriment of GPs.
General practice at the heart of hypertension roadmap The plan aims to make good on the goal announced two years ago to more than double Australia’s blood pressure control rate.
On-site aged care pharmacists must be linked to GPs: RACGP The idea has been touted as addressing a key recommendation from the royal commission but has generated concerns over fragmentation of care.
‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes Health leaders must act upon recent expert advice pleading for urgent improvement to patients’ access to quality diabetes care, says the RACGP.