Does patient age and education affect consult length? Research has looked into exactly what impacts the length of GP consultations, beyond the number of health concerns raised.
GP gender pay gap exposed Research finds female GPs earn $24 less per consulting hour, with the RACGP calling for a system that better reflects modern clinical practice.
Regular GP linked to avoiding hospital As data reveals soaring costs of preventable hospital admissions, research shows having a regular GP is key to addressing the issue.
‘A long time coming’: TGA clamps down on vitamin B6 The changes will see a long list of products become pharmacist-only medicines from 2027 following a striking rise in adverse events.
How popular are ADHD reforms? The first insight into the popularity of ADHD prescribing reforms reveals more than 6000 scripts have been written by NSW GPs since September.
New GP guidance for women with high breast density The guidance confirms patients with dense breasts will be advised to consult their GP to discuss breast cancer risk.
Record number of complaints about AHPRA Problems with a new registration system and dissatisfaction with notification handling helped drive a 42% spike in complaints to the Ombudsman last year.
‘Everyone’s concern’: GPs’ role in antimicrobial stewardship During World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, Professor Mark Morgan considers the vital place of general practice.
‘Extremely problematic’: Pharmacy ads raise concern The RACGP has slammed a new Victorian Government pharmacy campaign, which encourages patients to ‘get it at the chemist without a visit to the GP’.
Aged care pilot aims to improve medicine safety The study is assessing medication management and clinical work in care homes, an area recognised as a ‘source of preventable harm’.