Why connection matters: GP’s backing for mental health program Dr Owen Harris, a GP in inner Melbourne, has a very personal reason for supporting SANE’s new guided mental health service.
WA Premier shifts blame for hospital woes onto GPs once again Mark McGowan has drawn the ire of RACGP leadership for ‘unacceptable’ comments that accuse GPs of contributing to the state’s health crisis.
Why are more people dying in Australia? Many questions remain While it is clear that COVID-19 is increasing the mortality rate, its lingering impact may be far greater than is presently understood.
How this GP illustrated Medicare’s four-decade slide While the rebate freeze put the spotlight on the value of GP services recently, Dr Christian Allen has gone a step further and compared MBS items since 1984.
Review into cosmetic industry safety due next week More patient horror stories have come to light in the lead up to AHPRA and the Medical Board releasing their review.
Why Australia needs a systemic response to burnout Healthcare workers are under strain more than any other time in history. A strategic approach is needed, not tokenistic wellbeing advice, writes Dr Tammra Warby.
Rejected referrals ‘compromising patient care’ Cost-shifting and the used of outdated technology have been identified as the main causes for a trend GPs believe is putting patient safety at risk.
How a Tasmanian clinic increased profits by 20% – and beat burnout ‘Burnout Prevention’, where GPs work altered hours and are encouraged to do restorative activities outside of work, has benefited clinicians and patients alike.
DPA change making rural GP recruitment harder With much of Australia now classified as a priority area for doctors, rural health leaders say they are already noticing a rise in pressures on recruitment.
A GP’s perspective on managing childhood anxiety Dr Andrew Leech, a GP with a special interest in paediatrics, looks into the most effective approaches to support young children with feelings of anxiety and stress.