RACGP to offer Rural Generalist Fellowship from next year The new program is part of a national push to ensure rural and remote Australia has enough highly trained GPs.
Social enterprise clinic experiencing long wait lists and GP shortages Waiting times are ballooning at a pioneering clinic in Brisbane that focuses on refugees, migrants and people ineligible for Medicare.
Differentiating between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers Researchers in cancer neurobiology have found a new biomarker that may help differentiate between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers.
World-first guideline for work-related mental health conditions People experiencing work-related mental health issues take up to three times longer to return to work than those with physical injuries.
RACGP President raises concerns after palliative care GP targeted in opioid crackdown Dr Harry Nespolon has called for a rethink on the DoH’s campaign on opioid prescriptions, warning palliative care patients may be at risk of not getting adequate pain relief.
Stem cell research gets $150 million infusion The federal funding is part of a push to make Australia a leader in a rapidly developing area of medical science.
Reclaiming her voice: GP and family violence survivor speaks out Somewhere in Australia right now, there is a GP who is suffering.
RACGP questions partnership between health insurer and chemist chain A health services partnership between one of Australia’s largest health insurers and largest chemist chains has been slammed by medical bodies.
Statins may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes: New study People taking statins to manage their cholesterol levels may be more likely to develop diabetes over time, according to a large new Dutch analysis.
How can GPs encourage continuity of care? Research shows continuity of care leads to better health outcomes. But in a time-poor and highly-mobile age, how can doctors actually encourage patients to keep coming back? Three long-time GPs give their views.