Government commitment to support parents with perinatal depression and anxiety The Federal Government has announced a $300,000 funding injection to support expectant and new parents.
New report exposes severity of harm caused by opioid use The AIHW has shed light on the global issue of harm from opioid use, focusing on comparisons between Australia and Canada.
Remoteness and its effect on GP access Patient access to general practice varies with remoteness and GP:patient ratios, according to the RACGP’s General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018.
Government rollout of remote renal dialysis The Federal Government has commenced its $34.8 million investment into providing renal dialysis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas.
Rubella eliminated from Australia: WHO confirms Rubella has officially been eliminated in Australia, sending ‘a powerful message that vaccinations work’.
General practice billing: A snapshot Patient out-of-pocket costs and bulk-billing rates are increasing, but there is slow overall growth of GPs choosing to bulk-bill.
Normalising organ donation: How GPs can help A new government campaign aims to make organ donation a routine part of discussions in primary care and among families – and GPs can be well placed to start that conversation.
The positive impact of diversity in general practice A well-resourced and diverse general practice team can help to facilitate collaborative care, support GPs and provide more choice for patients, the General practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report shows.
Carrying a legacy of women in general practice Barrack Street Practice was opened by Hobart’s first female GP, and still boasts an all-female GP team today.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.