Hospital complications show need for more preventive health: RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has recommended a greater focus on preventive health in response to a report on patient complication rates in Australian hospitals.
Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion Figures released last week show that Australia’s overall spending on mental health has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting GPs’ increasing role in this area of healthcare.
Report on Government Services reveals need to shift from EDs to general practice The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission this week released its 2018 Report on Government Services, which details the performance of health services and provides a snapshot of Australian general practice.
Tribes, tribulation and the elephant in the room If we want to change bullying and abuse within the profession we have to move our tribal cultures to the next level, Dr Edwin Kruys writes for newsGP.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Accepting gifts: How much is too much? Would you accept bottles of wine every couple of months from a patient? A $200 gift voucher for a meal? An envelope containing $1000 in cash? A recent disciplinary hearing involving a GP considered all of these issues.
Patients stock up on codeine prior to up-scheduling Anecdotal evidence suggests some patients are building up their supplies of codeine ahead of its planned up-scheduling from 1 February.
Joining the social circle in rural Australia Weaving into a small community’s social fabric is a key aspect of life as a rural GP.
Updated product warnings for Diane-35 Anti-acne medication Diane-35 has received a number of amended warnings detailing an increased risk of blood clots after concerns were raised about its use as an off-label contraceptive.
Dr Mrin Nayagam and stories of patient resilience in general practice Dr Mrin Nayagam’s lifelong bonds with many of her patients is evident in her recently published book.