My Aged Care improvements to lift GPs’ administrative burden The online information and service portal has unveiled some significant changes designed to improve its usability for GPs and their patients.
Injecting room goes on despite drug arrests and independent review The facility hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week, but the Victorian Government continues to support the trial.
GPs outraged at suggestion of inadequate expertise GPs have expressed anger and disbelief at ‘offensive’ claims they are not sufficiently skilled to provide end-of-life care.
How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
New standards in mental health training The GPMHSC's standards represent a ‘renewed commitment’ to continually improve Australia’s mental health system.
Call to action on medical AI Dr Martin Seneviratne wants GPs to help ‘shape a fledgling field’ in medical artificial intelligence.
Calls to improve staffing levels in ‘failing’ aged care system New research has confirmed the sector is chronically understaffed, which GPs say is affecting quality of care.
RACGP to upskill GPs in harm minimisation and AOD use A new education program is designed to help GPs develop skills in addressing alcohol and other drug use in their communities.