12 Sep 2023
Medical deans say GP funding and pay review ‘urgently needed’
The recommendation is among 23 suggestions in a position paper advocating for a ‘skilled, sufficient and sustained’ general practice workforce.
11 Sep 2023
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2
According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
11 Sep 2023
GPs consider interstate move amid tax grab
More than one third of respondents to a recent newsGP poll said they would be willing to pack up and move if it meant more favourable payroll tax settings.
11 Sep 2023
Call for views on scope of practice
A review into scope of practice, which seeks to ‘unleash’ the potential of the health workforce, is open for feedback.
07 Sep 2023
In Practice: Wound awareness
Hard-to-heal wounds cost Australia $6.6 billion each year, but medical professionals can reaffirm best practice via a series of free webinars.
08 Sep 2023
Generative AI and the future of medicine
RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman reflects on the disruptive potential of large language models in healthcare.
07 Sep 2023
Timely access to hormone therapy critical: Study
The research found improved awareness of testosterone therapy, alongside better support for GPs, could prove a lifesaver for transgender patients.
08 Sep 2023
Simple swaps key to preventing hip fractures
From diet shifts to limiting alcohol, small changes can have an exponential impact on increasing bone density, research has revealed.
07 Sep 2023
Do NSAIDs increase clot risk in women on the pill?
Experts question research that suggests women who use both oral contraceptive and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be at greater risk.
07 Sep 2023
Sports injury database ‘would be a crucial resource’
A Senate report into concussion has broadly been welcomed, although there is no firm recommendation for evidence-based guidelines for GPs.