Tower lockdown ‘confusion and distress’ could have been prevented: GP Nine Melbourne public housing towers may have emerged from hard lockdown, but the focus must remain on residents’ mental health.
Three new factors added to dementia risk timeline Excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury and air pollution have been added to existing risk factors.
RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
Can blood type influence COVID risk? International studies suggest those with blood type A are more at risk, but experts say further evidence is needed.
Setting the benchmark for diabetes prevention and management The RACGP’s updated resource provides comprehensive guidance for primary care teams and outlines emerging challenges in the field of diabetes.
Ageing prison population means new health concerns Nearly one in four people in Australian prisons are aged 45 and over. How do their healthcare needs differ?
New pharmacy dispensing deal sets ‘great temptation to bend the rules’ Continued dispensing arrangements have been extended – but two prominent GPs are sceptical about the long-term outcomes.
EDs continue to be clogged with non-urgent presentations One-third of presentations classified as lower urgency could be managed by a GP – and the trend is persisting – a new report confirms.
New evidence suggests the healthcare gap is slowly closing Greater engagement with health services, including for prevention, has seen a steady improvement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
What will the new financial year bring for general practice? Variations to indexation and telehealth items are among the key changes coming into effect from 1 July.