The role of GPs in genetic testing advice The increasing availability of genetic testing means GP involvement with prenatal and antenatal care is becoming more important.
Discussing the effects of codeine up-scheduling in general practice Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and key author of the RACGP’s ‘Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice: Part C’, talks with newsGP about his initial experiences following the up-scheduling of codeine.
Modifying cancer risk through diet Diet represents an increasingly significant risk factor for a variety of cancers, but it is a risk that patients can modify with help from their GPs.
Understanding the new HPV vaccine: What GPs need to know Public health physician Associate Professor Julia Brotherton writes for newsGP about Australia’s new nonavalent HPV vaccine.
Tackling Indigenous Smoking program extended Falling smoking rates are good news in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health – but there is more work to be done.
PBAC approval of HIV drug a major step forward for at-risk populations The recent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee approval of a ground-breaking HIV drug will allow men who have sex with men to retain control over their own sexual health, GP and sexual health advocate Dr George Forgan-Smith told newsGP.
Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
Fighting for the future with hepatitis C treatment in general practice GPs are a major part of a new treatment that can eliminate hepatitis C in Australia, but more patients need to be identified to achieve the best results.
Motivational interviewing and helping to manage the complexity of multimorbidity Motivational interviewing techniques present GPs with an alternative to ‘assess and advise’ when working with patients experiencing multimorbidity.
Detecting coeliac disease in general practice Timely diagnosis of coeliac disease presents healthcare professionals with a number of challenges, but GPs are vital to the effort.