Chronic disease, multimorbidity and GPs’ role in team-based care GPs should play a central role on a healthcare team within the system of chronic disease management, Professor Mark Harris, GP and Professor of General Practice at the University of New South Wales told newsGP.
New national strategy for people with asthma The new National Asthma Strategy was officially launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt yesterday.
RACGP codeine resources now available The RACGP has created a range of clinical and professional resources – including an online information repository, prescribing guidelines and a 12-point opioid challenge – designed to help GPs throughout Australia address issues relating to the up-scheduling of over-the-counter codeine products.
Focusing on weight not necessarily most effective strategy for managing obesity Watching the scales may not be enough when managing overweight and obesity.
Widening the net: Testing for sexually transmissible infections in general practice Changing trends in sexually transmissible infections in Australia have led to a need for broader screening measures among patients.
Discussing bariatric surgery in general practice GPs can play a key role in helping patients decide whether to pursue bariatric surgery or another path to weight management.
GP suggests caution for new cancer detection blood test A new blood test may offer the possibility of early cancer detection in primary care – although it is still too early to be certain.
Back-to-school asthma tips for healthcare professionals The National Asthma Council Australia has recommended practitioners remind younger patients and their carers of potential risks as the new school year approaches.
Irritable bowel syndrome: Not the clinical burden it used to be A traditionally difficult condition, irritable bowel syndrome has become easier to diagnose and manage in general practice.
Managing anxiety and depression in older patients Issues of depression and anxiety are often overlooked in older patients, but these conditions can be just as important to monitor as physical health.