Social media is media: A crucial reminder for doctors Social media is a public publication platform. Doctors who confuse familiarity with privacy do so at their peril, writes Dr Maria Li.
Patient experiences of flu vaccinations post-COVID What’s your experience discussing the vaccine since the pandemic? Dr Rob Hosking says, ‘brief interventions can make a difference’.
Pain without damage: What GPs need to understand Rates of chronic pain are rising, and GPs have a key role in proactive intervention and coordinating care across disciplines, writes Dr Adele Stewart.
Interoperability: A marker of an optimal health system The RACGP has partnered with Sparked, an initiative to standardise communication across the health sector, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Advances in diabetes technology and the importance of access ‘It is vital that access gaps do not overshadow quality care’, write Dr Ben Nash and Dr Morgan Rayner.
‘No one is too small to make a difference’ ‘The barriers women face in medicine aren’t always dramatic. They’re often quietly structural,’ writes Dr Ramya Raman.
Abdominal wall radiology: A surgeon’s perspective for primary care Thoughtful collaboration between GPs, radiology and surgery will prevent unnecessary operations and reduce costs, writes Dr Rod Jacobs.
Is it time to start using electronic prescriptions? New year, new process: If you’re not using electronic prescriptions, now is a good opportunity to get set up, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Why early cognitive decline belongs in general practice Memory concerns are often among the most challenging to manage – two experts discuss ways GPs can embed cognitive assessment.
Breaking down My Health Record mandatory uploads The benefits are real: continuity of care, fewer duplications and more informed patients, but so are the risks, says Dr Rob Hosking.