Report calls for greater coordination and funding for Australian primary care The Grattan Institute has released a new report calling for greater political attention, funding and coordination for the Australian primary care sector.
How doctors can benefit from developing a growth mindset The medical profession – not to mention the years of study that lead up to it – come with a lot of pressure, but Professor Jill Klein believes mindset can make a huge difference in the ability to cope.
Government announces increased privacy for My Health Record Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the Government will strengthen the My Health Record Act to deny law enforcement and other agencies access to health records without a court order.
Calls for offshore processing clinics to be accredited to RACGP standards The coroner investigating the preventable death of an Iranian asylum seeker has called for clinics in offshore processing countries to be accredited to RACGP standards.
RACGP President-elect reaffirms commitment to stopping data breaches The RACGP has reiterated its commitment to ensuring general practice is able to fight the risk of data breaches.
Detecting abuse in patients with disability: Recognising the signs People with disability who receive institutional care are vulnerable to abuse – from carers, family members and other residents – but GPs can be a strong ally for this patient population.
Medical Board backs down over naming innocent doctors Doctors who have been involved in disciplinary hearings with no adverse findings will no longer be named on the public register, the Medical Board of Australia has announced.
Relaunch of online program to help teens with issues of mental health The Black Dog Institute’s BITE BACK program, which is available free to adolescents aged 12–18, has been updated with input from young Australians.
AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
Tas Government announces free vaccines to tackle meningococcal outbreak Tasmanians aged under 21 will be able to access a vaccination program against four strains of meningococcal disease over the next three months.