Self-collection reaching under-screened populations Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.
Planning essential to help patients hang up the keys: Research Telling elderly patients to give up their driver’s licence can be tricky to navigate, but a study has revealed how GPs can broach the subject.
Could psychotherapy ease depression in aged care? Researchers say it also reduces an ‘over-reliance on antidepressants’, but one GP says the plan is impractical without a funding boost.
Physical examinations: How to avoid misunderstandings SPONSORED: Clear communication is the most effective way to avoid misunderstandings in the doctor–patient relationship, writes Dr Jane Deacon.
Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017 The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Can medicine repurposing help GPs? Quality care experts say GPs should consider a new TGA program looking to expand prescribing criteria and medicine access, but there are caveats.
NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines The RACGP has welcomed the ‘game changing’ initiatives, with cases of the potentially deadly virus surging compared to previous years.
Juvenile arthritis program aims to reduce delayed diagnoses Advocates have welcomed the $800,000 initiative, but warned a lack of specialist access means GPs have a major role to play.
Lung cancer added to national screening register Eligible Australians could soon be offered a scan every two years in a bid to bolster early detection, but the RACGP says the register needs updating.
Australian state first to offer permanent pill testing Queensland will invest $1 million over two years to establish free, confidential and ongoing illicit drug testing services.