Talking about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Early intervention can positively improve life outcomes of individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
RACGP releases new standards for after-hours and medical deputising services The RACGP has released its Standards for after-hours and medical deputising services (5th edition).
August issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.
Piecing together the puzzle of polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome presents with many symptoms, and is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, but GPs can play a vital part in piecing together the puzzle of diagnosis.
AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women key contributors in community The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are more empowered than ever.
Tips for candidates to improve OSCE outcomes The RACGP has released its biannual report on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination, which includes recommendations and advice to assist candidates in preparing for and sitting the exam.
Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.
Unannounced re-accreditation audits for aged care homes designed to ensure quality compliance The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has replaced announced re-accreditation audits of residential aged care facilities with unannounced audits in a bid to ensure high-quality and safe standards for the care of older people.
RACGP announces 2018 President-elect The RACGP congratulates Dr Harry Nespolon on his election to President-elect.