Pilot program demonstrates GPs can help to reduce hospital waitlists Using GPs with special interests offers a promising new way to tackle hospital waiting times, writes Dr Edwin Kruys.
Weighing in after breast cancer Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis is surprisingly common – and comes with a number of risks. Dr Carolyn Ee has some recommendations to help GPs and their patients.
I thought exercise and diet would help my patient tackle obesity – I had to think again Dr Hester Wilson is reconsidering her long-term approach to treating obesity.
Am I ‘Just a GP’? Absolutely – and proud of it Dr Wendy Burton reflects on wearing the label ‘Just a GP’ with pride, and how it helps reinforce the love of her profession.
Medicare compliance is ramping up: What GPs need to know The Department of Health is cracking down on Medicare compliance. Medico-legal expert Sara Bird has some recommendations to help GPs.
No such thing as certainty: Lessons from a career in general practice Dr Chris Hogan offers advice to new medical graduates.
Joe’s funeral: How little we know about anyone Dr Chris Hogan reflects on how much we don’t know about other people – and wonders what precious stories are being lost.
What’s behind the gender pay gap in general practice? The issue is now well-known, but GPs say little progress has been made.
When a dying patient went to a holistic healer, this GP picked up the pieces Dr Genevieve Yates found one final way to help when her lonely patient returned.
More trainee doctors removed from hospitals over concerns for their welfare Dr Evelyn Lewin applauds medical colleges for taking a stand against toxic work environments for junior doctors.