Most young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people report great health Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rate their health as very good or excellent, according to a new report.
General practice billing: A snapshot Patient out-of-pocket costs and bulk-billing rates are increasing, but there is slow overall growth of GPs choosing to bulk-bill.
The ‘stoic’ stereotype and its impact on men’s mental health As the rate of suicide among Australian men continues to climb, there are increasing calls to reconsider how we define ‘successful’ masculinity.
Another inquiry into mental health should look at why others have been ignored Two mental health experts question the number of inquiries that have been held in Australia in the field, when so few of their recommendations have been implemented.
NACCHO and the RACGP: Working together for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Associate Professor Peter O’Mara, Chair of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, will speak at the 2018 NACCHO member’s conference, underlining the strong ties between the organisations.
Leprosy was thought to be eliminated in Papua New Guinea – but it’s back At the start of the 21st century, Papua New Guinea declared that leprosy was eliminated.
New RACGP Chair speaks out against expansion of pharmacy vaccinations in NSW The RACGP’s new Chair, Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe, has criticised the NSW Government’s decision to let pharmacists provide more vaccines over fears it will fragment primary care.
Telehealth in drought affected areas now covered by Medicare rebates For the first time, rural GPs in drought-affected areas will be able to bill Medicare for mental health consultations by phone.
A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions Two GPs talk to newsGP about managing the link between disability and chronic conditions after a new AIHW report.
The positive impact of diversity in general practice A well-resourced and diverse general practice team can help to facilitate collaborative care, support GPs and provide more choice for patients, the General practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report shows.