AIHW report shows Australians not getting enough physical activity Australians are still not active enough for optimal health, a new report has found.
How environmental issues present in general practice Environmental health concerns can present to general practice in a variety of ways, from the effects of bushfires to mental health issues.
Served with a subpoena? What GPs need to know For the third of a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts about what a GP's obligations are when complying with subpoenas.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs at last has a new Chief Medical Officer The Department of Home Affairs has appointed a rural GP as its new Chief Medical Officer and Surgeon General.
North Richmond safe injecting room – Its progress so far Medical Director of North Richmond’s safe injecting room, Dr Nico Clark, speaks with newsGP about the progress of the facility and its benefits for injecting drug users and the surrounding community.
AIHW deaths data shows value of preventive care The latest deaths data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the value of preventive healthcare.
The healing arts – Creative Doctors Creative Doctors helps doctors express their artistic side, which is good for mental health – and is also just good, plain fun.
Australians with a mental health condition face higher barriers to accessing healthcare: study Australians with mental health issues have more difficulty accessing the vital healthcare they need, a new study has found
My Health Record toolkits to arrive this week GPs will soon receive information and resources designed to help them provide patients with the best advice about My Health Record.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women key contributors in community The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are more empowered than ever.