The importance of culturally appropriate healthcare spaces To mark National Reconciliation Week, newsGP looks at the importance of cultural safety in general practice and highlights some useful resources for GPs and practice teams.
New resource for emergency management of hyperglycaemia The RACGP and Australian Diabetes Society have collaborated to release a new resource designed to assist GPs and practice teams in the assessment and management of hyperglycaemic emergencies.
Having the conversation about end of life While eight out of 10 Australians believe it is important to talk to their family about care wishes in the event they become seriously ill, only one in four have actually had the conversation, a new survey has found.
Protecting practices against the potential threat of cybercrime Following Privacy Awareness Week (13–19 May), the RACGP has a number of resources to guide health organisations in the right direction to protecting patients’ private data.
Helping reduce mental health stigma through Men’s Sheds Following the Federal Government’s recent announcement of a funding injection into Men’s Sheds across Australia, newsGP spoke with a member of the community.
Attending multiple practices and the risk of fragmenting care The ‘Australian Journal of General Practice’ has published new research on patients attending multiple general practices – doctor hopping – and how this can result in fragmented healthcare.
Sharp rise in number of Australians accessing treatment for amphetamine use Treatment for amphetamine use has more than doubled in Australia over the last decade, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.
Influenza vaccine poses risk to patients with latex allergies, TGA warns The TGA has advised health professionals to be aware of patients with a latex allergy when administering the Fluad trivalent influenza vaccine.
Varied outcomes for maternal and child health, AIHW report shows The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report on the health of mothers and their babies, revealing varied outcomes across the country.
Minimising risk for GPs providing medical clearances How can GPs ensure they are safeguarded against any potential risks when approached by a patient seeking medical clearance?