Mental health system a ‘vicious cycle’: Royal commission A lack of access and understanding across the system have permeated hearings to date, leading to calls for more community-based preventive help.
Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.
Habit forming: Helping young people make good diet choices A website aims to help young Australians eat better, improve their overall health and reduce the risk of preventable disease as they grow older.
Toxicologists throw support behind pill testing ahead of major festival weekend Australia’s forensic and clinical toxicologists have thrown their weight behind pill testing as a way to save lives at music festivals.
My Health Record aiding diabetes management The system’s contribution to helping manage the chronic disease has been highligh...
Funding boost for dementia research The $21 million includes support for a general practice-focused project investigating a...
Mental health system a ‘vicious cycle’: Royal commission A lack of access and understanding across the system have permeated hearings to date, l...
Toxicologists throw support behind pill testing ahead of major fest... Australia’s forensic and clinical toxicologists have thrown their weight behind p...
The most important patient is yourself RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon reflects on Dr Geoff Toogood’s brave decision to prioritise his mental health and relinquish his role as a ...
OSCE report: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The RACGP has released the first of its biannual Objective Structured Clinical Examination reports for the year.
Uluru statement an ‘invitation’ for all Australians To mark NAIDOC week, the RACGP highlights its position on the Uluru statement and the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.