Boost in federal funding for youth mental health The Federal Government will provide $100 million in funding to help Australian schools and communities assist young people experiencing challenges with mental health.
An Australian GP in Papua New Guinea: Part 1 In the first of a two-part profile, newsGP looks at Australian GP Dr David Mills and the challenges he faced when establishing vital primary healthcare services and training in Papua New Guinea.
Report reveals parents’ high level of faith in GPs A recent report shows an overwhelming majority of parents consulting GPs in Victoria are satisfied with the advice and support they receive.
Patient feedback a valuable tool in general practice The symbiosis between a positive patient experience and positive health outcomes is becoming increasingly clear.
Survey reveals alcohol’s impact on emergency departments New data from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine has revealed that up to 20% of patients in state and territory emergency departments are affected by alcohol.
What the new after-hours rebates mean for GPs The Federal Government’s recent changes to Medicare rebates are designed to better reflect the qualifications of doctors providing urgent after-hours care.
RACGP welcomes changes to after-hours care rebates President Dr Bastian Seidel has applauded Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt for heeding the RACGP’s concerns and implementing evidence-based adjustments to after-hours Medicare rebates.
Virtual doctor: Online prescription, referral and medical certificate services Debate continues as to the quality and efficacy of online prescription, referral and medical certificate services.
Interpreter services now available to a wider range of general practice patients The Federal Government’s Translating and Interpreting Service has provided expanded services for GPs and their patients from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice One out of every eight general practice encounters in 2015–16 was related to an issue of mental health, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.