Flood-affected areas to receive boost with GP telehealth services The Federal Government has announced it will provide essential telehealth support services for rural communities impacted by the Queensland floods.
New studies examine Australian ED presentations The AIHW has examined eight million ED presentations, while a new study has found 20–40% of patients in WA could have been managed by a GP.
RACGP sees room for improvement in changes to GP rebates in RACFs Changes to MBS rebates for services provided in residential aged care facilities have come into effect, but the RACGP is calling for increased funding.
Integrating preventive healthcare for children into general practice newsGP talks to Dr Karyn Alexander, a GP, PhD candidate and finalist in the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.
Government committed to supporting diverse aged care needs The Federal Government has released an action plan for diversity designed to ensure all older people have equal access to quality aged care.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and family violence A new report of previously unpublished data reveals the extent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s experience of family violence.
New study highlights significance of resilience training A world-first study shows that online resilience training can make a significant impact to the mental health and wellbeing of emergency workers.
Postnatal depression: Dads experience it, too It’s not just mothers who experience mental health issues during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
Extending skills and knowledge through general practice An inspiring mentor and the challenge of maintaining broad medical knowledge made a general practice career an easy choice for Dr Maya Luks.