August issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.
TGA releases improved patient information Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.
Opening up opportunities for general practice registrars The inaugural winner of the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Growing Strong Award reflects on the past year and half.
New resource to foster patients’ financial health literacy A new RACGP-endorsed guide aims to help patients understand health costs and empower their discussions around medical fees.
Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.
Fifty per cent of total deaths potentially avoidable: Report Many avoidable deaths could have been potentially prevented by individualised care, or treated through existing primary or hospital care.
Aged care facility food allowances ‘cutting corners’ Healthcare professionals have called for nutrition levels to be more closely monitored in aged care facilities to ensure a better quality of life and improved clinical outcomes for older people.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.
Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness National Diabetes Week is an important reminder for healthcare providers and patients to be aware of risk factors and early detection.