31 May 2023
GPs encouraged to call out racism in healthcare
The RACGP’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chair says reconciliation’s role in improving health outcomes cannot be overstated.
31 May 2023
Aged care COVID vaccination rates still lagging
More than half of aged care residents are yet to receive their booster – and winter is coming – writes Associate Professor Hassan Vally.
31 May 2023
Paediatric psychotropic dispensing doubles in less than 10 years
New research shows use of the medications has soared since 2013, but there ‘may be more to it than first meets the eye’.
30 May 2023
RACGP opposes GLP-1 RA prescribing restrictions
Changing the authority type for initiating the diabetes medication will make it difficult for ‘already burdened’ GPs to negotiate, the PBS has been told.
30 May 2023
Smoking target ‘cannot be achieved’ on current trends: Study
Researchers say more investment is needed to ensure the country gets back on track to reduce smoking rate to 5% of adults.
30 May 2023
Bowel cancer incidence rates up 266% among 15–24-year-olds
Research has found age bias as a perceived barrier to getting a diagnosis for the deadly cancer – but a GP expert says there are other factors.
26 May 2023
Warning over fake semaglutide
Counterfeit products are being illegally imported into Australia, TGA testing has revealed.
25 May 2023
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists
Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
25 May 2023
Call for more GP training to deal with ADHD
A move towards accrediting GPs to treat ADHD could help address the rising number of presentations, GPs believe.
25 May 2023
What is the impact of bringing birth forward?
New Australian research into elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation has revealed good news for mothers and their health outcomes.