How can GPs encourage continuity of care? Research shows continuity of care leads to better health outcomes. But in a time-poor and highly-mobile age, how can doctors actually encourage patients to keep coming back? Three long-time GPs give their views.
Millions in funding for national action plan for lung conditions The funding came on the same day a Queensland audit identified nearly 100 stonemasons with the potentially fatal lung disease silicosis.
New study highlights significance of resilience training A world-first study shows that online resilience training can make a significant impact to the mental health and wellbeing of emergency workers.
No evidence for ‘reckless practice’ of manipulating infant’s spine: GP Footage of a chiropractor dangling a baby by his legs has led to him being suspended from treating children and prompted calls for new regulations.
Cervical cancer could be all but eliminated in 80 years: Lancet study Cervical cancer could be eliminated by 2100 if the world rapidly moves to introduce HPV vaccines and screening, according to a new study.
Postnatal depression: Dads experience it, too It’s not just mothers who experience mental health issues during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
Melioidosis: A deadly infection that can spread after floods What GPs need to know in the wake of recent disasters.
Flu vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children The Federal Government has committed to ensuring 170,000 children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free.
Health targets missed in Closing the Gap report Australia is expected to fall short of targets related to child mortality rates and life expectancy, the 2019 report card has revealed.
How to recognise latent TB: Online education for GPs Infectious diseases physician Justin Denholm wants to help Australian GPs identify and treat latent TB, which is more common than many may realise.