‘Dr Google’ wrong more often than not New research has found people who check their symptoms online only receive correct medical advice about a third of the time.
‘Soldier on’: Concerns over healthcare workers going to work when sick Results from a recent international study reveal that healthcare settings have some of the highest rates of ‘sickness presenteeism’.
‘We don’t want to be bulk-billing clinics’ As many independently owned clinics report financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic, GPs have expressed fears for the viability of their practices.
AOD training moves online The RACGP will deliver its Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program online in an effort to reach every corner of Australia during the pandemic.
Time constraints limiting uptake of atrial fibrillation screening One academic registrar is working towards providing better understanding and implementation of screening for the condition in general practice.
‘We can only soak up so much before it starts to affect us’ A new e-mental health hub will connect frontline healthcare workers with services to cope with the stress of the ongoing pandemic.
Expanded access to telehealth could continue after pandemic A spokesperson for Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has said he is engaged in planning a ‘long-term future’ for the newly funded service.
Practice owners ‘actually have more power than you think’ Negotiating rental agreements in the time of coronavirus.
GPs partner with specialists to streamline telehealth One telehealth service has used the lockdown to expand its vision of improving access to specialist care for patients in under-served communities.
RACGP releases COVIDSafe fact sheet The resource is designed to help GPs communicate to patients how the app works, why it is safe, and what they can do to help combat the coronavirus.