New hotline to assist GPs with veterans’ mental health The resource will provide access to free expert advice on mental health issues related to serving in Australia’s defence forces.
Genetic carrier screening: What GPs need to know The RACGP is offering training in carrier screening, covering the knowledge and skills required to initiate the important conversation with patients.
State of disaster, curfews, restricted movement: What do stage four restrictions mean for GPs? Victoria has implemented Australia’s most stringent rules since the coronavirus pandemic began.
GPs call for better protection as two of their own battle COVID Calls are mounting for health authorities to better protect primary care professionals, with almost 1000 Australian healthcare workers infected and multiple GPs hospitalised with COVID-19.
Fears CALD patients avoiding healthcare during pandemic As coronavirus restrictions are tightened, GPs are being encouraged to reach out to their culturally and linguistically diverse patients.
Vaccine search: Australian study moves to phase 2 trials As COVID-19 claims more Australian lives and authorities consider longer and harsher lockdown restrictions, newsGP speaks with a leading researcher about the prospect of a vaccine.
Three new factors added to dementia risk timeline Excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury and air pollution have been added to existing risk factors.
Unusual things we’ve learned about the coronavirus Much as come to light since the world became aware of COVID-19.
‘A really valuable service’: GP-led COVID-19 respiratory clinics As case numbers continue to spike, a new RACGP resource is designed to guide the establishment and ongoing management of GP-led respiratory clinics.
New National Agreement a ‘historic turning point’ For the first time, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be able to have their say on closing the gap.