Examining changes to advance care planning laws Associate Professor Joel Rhee talks to newsGP about recent changes to Victoria’s advance care planning laws, and how more financial support for GPs could help encourage greater uptake among patients.
GPs vital in ongoing response to Australia’s natural disasters: RACGP President General practices in Victoria’s south-west, NSW’s south coast and Australia’s top end must be prepared to provide essential healthcare services following major natural disasters in recent days, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has told newsGP.
Mandatory reporting: Changing attitudes within the profession Altering existing mandatory reporting laws would help to foster a new message about the philosophy of the medical profession and its approach to the mental health of its practitioners, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.
Changes to Victorian advance care planning laws The RACGP believes that GPs’ ongoing and trusted relationships with their patients means they are well positioned to initiate and promote advance care planning.
Flu vaccines: Getting the timing right The RACGP has warned that not only is it unnecessary for patients to receive early flu vaccinations, doing so may result in poorer health outcomes.
NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants doctors to be able to address their issues of mental health without fear of professional consequences.
Improving links between general practice and clinical research GP researcher Professor Clare Heal chronicled the experience of conducting five randomised controlled trials in a general practice setting, showing it can be done successfully.
When disaster strikes: Involving GPs in disaster management planning GPs often play a limited role in healthcare planning processes for natural disasters, but Dr Penny Burns hopes her research will contribute to efforts to increase their voice.
Partner violence in LGBTQI relationships It is often difficult for those experiencing intimate partner violence to seek help, but it can be especially challenging for people in the LGBTQI community.
Australian GPs celebrate their female role models To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, the RACGP asked GPs to nominate a female who has had a positive impact on their general practice journey.