12 Jul 2024
‘A risky proposition’: pharmacy prescribing expands further
GPs are growing increasingly worried for their patients, as pharmacy prescribing programs are taking hold in every corner of the country.
12 Jul 2024
What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?
With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.
12 Jul 2024
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs
WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure on doctors? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
11 Jul 2024
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources
Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
11 Jul 2024
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP
In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
11 Jul 2024
Call to ‘amplify Indigenous voices in medicine’ this NAIDOC Week
Growing up in the Torres Strait gave Dr Joanne Kaczmarek a unique insight into healthcare, now she is calling on GPs to challenge their biases.
11 Jul 2024
‘A big red flag’: Warning follows NHS failings
The UK Government’s ‘scramble’ to save its health system is a key sign for Australia to invest in primary care, says the RACGP President.
10 Jul 2024
App to provide quick access to living guidelines
A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.
10 Jul 2024
Mounting evidence for sugar tax success
Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.
10 Jul 2024
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study
Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.