Surge in most STIs over the past 10 years Syphilis and gonorrhoea diagnoses have doubled, chlamydia remains high, but HIV has declined, new data indicates.
AHPRA should not handle minor complaints: Review The suggestion was among 26 recommendations for an ‘ambitious’ suite of reforms in a review of the regulation of health professionals.
‘A 14-year journey’: GPs in Training Chair celebrates Fellowship Dr Rebecca Loveridge reflects on lessons learned, advocacy work and the joy of having family at a recent RACGP ceremony.
Child obesity more prevalent than underweight: UNICEF report Research also warns about the risks of ultra-processed foods, with Australian children reportedly among the highest consumers.
New child mental health guidelines released Designed for use in early childhood health checks, the guidelines support GPs to consider mental health in a holistic way.
More than four in 10 diabetes cases undiagnosed: Study New research in The Lancet suggests that while global diagnosis rates are improving, much remains to be done.
Country GPs win lifetime achievement awards Dr Kevin Stanton and Dr Raphael Torome were honoured at the recent Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia conference.
First steps in major medications reform Measures that could streamline new treatments in Australia are now underway, a year after a detailed review.
Advertising guidelines for cosmetic procedures begin The health regulator has said ‘it will not hesitate to act’ if it finds instances of profits prioritised over patient care.
‘The value for patients is phenomenal’: ADHD reforms begin Trained GPs can now manage resupply prescriptions in NSW, as part of reforms the state’s RACGP Chair says ‘lead the way’.