Guidelines for improving privacy practices in the health sector The OAIC has released a comprehensive new resource to provide advice for all health service providers covered by the Privacy Act 1988.
eLearning portal aims to help doctors, as well as patients A suite of online education modules designed to upskill GPs and assist them in the area of osteopathy has been released.
Reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in prescribing PrEP Expanding knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals prescribing PrEP is one of the keys to HIV prevention.
Rural and city: Striving for improved health equity A remote GP and a city GP compare experiences and discuss the endeavour for health equity across geographical locations.
Decrease in funding a ‘turning point for general practices’ A steady decline in bulk-billing rates can be attributed to under-funding and the cost of running a practice, experts told newsGP.
Working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Routine health assessments co-created with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may soon be adopted by general practice.
Awareness is a prerequisite for action: World Mental Health Day Gratitude, awareness and taking time out – three ways people can improve their own, and someone else’s, mental wellbeing.
Breast cancer screening report shows steady participation The latest monitoring report confirms just over half of Australian women aged 50–74 continue to participate in screening programs.
New aged care standards released for consultation The RACGP is calling for feedback on its draft voluntary standards to improve patient care in the residential aged care setting.
Experts issue vaccine reminder in light of recent measles outbreaks A recent surge in measles outbreaks has prompted reminders urging people planning to travel to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.