09 Sep 2024
Royal commission into veteran suicide final report revealed
It demanded an urgent overhaul of systems to help veterans transition into civilian life, a systemic crackdown on sexual abuse, and an increase to the DVA’s fee schedule.
09 Sep 2024
Bid to ban social media for children gains momentum
GP experts have backed a push to ban kids under 14 from having social media accounts, with hopes it will reduce mental health-related impacts.
06 Sep 2024
Mobile medical clinic opens in Melbourne
The GP-led clinic aims to ease the health burden to the homeless community by providing safe and free access to primary care.
06 Sep 2024
Consultants of sting: Attitudes towards primary care in dire straits
As a final-year medical student, Sasenie Jayanetty shares her insights on the future of general practice from the perspective of a next-generation doctor.
06 Sep 2024
RACGP slams sweeping pharmacy scope expansion
NSW pharmacists will be allowed to autonomously treat several more conditions, in an unexpected move labelled ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’.
05 Sep 2024
Women’s Health Week: ‘Explore the big questions’
Female patients say their symptoms are being downplayed or minimised, so how do their needs differ from men’s and what can GPs do to help?
05 Sep 2024
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend
GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.
05 Sep 2024
GPs warned of meningococcal B ‘major outbreak’
GPs are urged to encourage their patients to get vaccinated against the deadly disease, as case numbers continue to rise in Queensland.
05 Sep 2024
In Practice: GP24 full program available
This year’s RACGP conference offers a dynamic program for all attendees at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
04 Sep 2024
Census debate highlights GPs’ need for inclusive data
One GP expert says comprehensive data on all Australian populations is vital for doctors, as well as wider health planning.