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.