13 Dec 2023
Breaking the silence: The complex landscape of teen bullying
Social media is a huge part of young people’s lives and Dr Andrew Leech says GPs play a pivotal role in asking about their online encounters.
13 Dec 2023
‘Pregnancy cures endometriosis’ myth persists
More than half of all women in a new study said they were advised to have a baby to treat their symptoms, labelling it ‘a nightmare’.
12 Dec 2023
Call for more investment in long COVID treatment
Concern over long COVID clinic closures prompts push for more funding to boost care for patients with the condition.
12 Dec 2023
As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence
Domestic, non-domestic and sexual violence will likely rise as temperatures increase, according to Macquarie University researchers.
11 Dec 2023
‘We need to find a treatment’: World-leading researcher’s long COVID plea
Dr Ziyad Al-Aly has lamented the lack of options for people with long COVID, saying they deserve treatment ‘yesterday’.
13 Dec 2023
Healthy Habits funding boost
The Federal Government will inject $1.1 million into the RACGP initiative, which aims to help patients lead healthier lives.
12 Dec 2023
2023: A Year of Change
SPONSORED: Change is inevitable. The best thing GPs can do to prepare is maintain an adaptable mindset, writes Best Practice’s Suzi Eley.
12 Dec 2023
College-led training proves successful
It has been less than one year since the RACGP resumed responsibility of GP training, but students are already reporting improvements in learning.
11 Dec 2023
Interest spikes as new COVID-19 vaccines land
Supplies are due to arrive in general practices this week, with GPs seeing a significant upturn in patients wishing to get boosted.
11 Dec 2023
RACGP ‘so incredibly important’: Michael Kidd
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer stopped by his old stomping ground to share his inspiring views on the future of general practice.