LARC uptake shows general practice investment ‘gets you results’ New research shows that, with the right support, GPs can have a profound impact on patients’ access to the most effective form of contraception.
General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.
Shingles vaccine linked to dementia risk reduction The new research found those vaccinated had their risk of new dementia diagnoses reduced by 20% over seven years.
‘Alarming’: Study reveals kids’ chronic disease impact Research found 46% of Australian adolescents live with a chronic disease or developmental condition. What can GPs do to create change?
Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study With a significantly lower-than-expected uptake, an RACGP expert says this could be caused by software impediments, complexity over medication eligibility, and patient views.
Nicotine pouches an ‘evidence-free zone’ The products are the latest to seduce Australia’s young people, but they remain unregulated. What can GPs do about this worrying trend?
ADHD treatment access a ‘postcode lottery’ As pressure mounts on existing services, the RACGP is calling for national equity in the treatment and management of people with ADHD.
How do GPs navigate complex mental health across sectors? A webinar featuring ‘on-the-spot’ responses to hypothetical scenarios aims to help GPs identify and manage complex patient pathways.
Eating our way to missed health targets: CSIRO New research shows Australians are on a nutritional nosedive that threatens to thwart the nation’s 2030 health targets.
RACGP urges red tape reduction for GPs A college submission has highlighted the risks of forcing extensive admin burdens onto GPs through ‘onerous’ compliance activities.