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.
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.