27 Mar 2024
Could psychotherapy ease depression in aged care?
Researchers say it also reduces an ‘over-reliance on antidepressants’, but one GP says the plan is impractical without a funding boost.
26 Mar 2024
The medical educators ensuring equal opportunities for IMGs
The Fellowship Support Program has ‘grown enormously’ in the past year, and could expand further should it receive Government support.
26 Mar 2024
Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017
The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
26 Mar 2024
Physical examinations: How to avoid misunderstandings
SPONSORED: Clear communication is the most effective way to avoid misunderstandings in the doctor–patient relationship, writes Dr Jane Deacon.
26 Mar 2024
GP training numbers up but politicians told more is needed
Day two of the GPs @ Parliament campaign focused on workforce shortages, with doctors demanding the Government fix the profession’s ‘second-rate entitlements’.
25 Mar 2024
GPs @ Parliament campaign kicks off
A delegation of doctors has descended on Canberra for three days of meetings with the nation’s leaders, demanding an overhaul of the ailing health system.
25 Mar 2024
NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines
The RACGP has welcomed the ‘game changing’ initiatives, with cases of the potentially deadly virus surging compared to previous years.
25 Mar 2024
Can medicine repurposing help GPs?
Quality care experts say GPs should consider a new TGA program looking to expand prescribing criteria and medicine access, but there are caveats.
22 Mar 2024
Juvenile arthritis program aims to reduce delayed diagnoses
Advocates have welcomed the $800,000 initiative, but warned a lack of specialist access means GPs have a major role to play.
22 Mar 2024
RACGP voices support for Indigenous health equity
The college has reiterated its commitment help Close the Gap by 2030 and empower more First Nations people to become GPs.