27 Feb 2024
Screening tool improves GPs’ understanding of, comfort treating gambling harm
GPs piloting a screening tool to detect and reduce harm from gambling at practices in the Fairfield LGA
27 Feb 2024
GP screening could help destigmatise gambling harm
Screening for gambling harm at general practices and community-based organisations could support a holistic approach to client care by addressing gambling as one part of a wider problem, and de-stigmatising gambling harm, a pilot study has found.
27 Feb 2024
Progress being made on ‘huge problem’ for GPs
Endlessly inputting the same clinical information in different systems may soon be a relic of the past, thanks to a concerted push to improve interoperability.
27 Feb 2024
What is Ryeqo?
While the medicine has already been available in Australia since 2022, it was recently approved for the treatment of endometriosis.
27 Feb 2024
Senate told that menopause care requires overhaul
There is an urgent need for improved support and access to care for people experiencing menopause and perimenopause, the RACGP says.
26 Feb 2024
Misconduct management must be ‘strong and robust’: RACGP
A college submission into professional sexual violations by health practitioners says laws must ‘strike the right balance’ between patient protection and procedural justice.
26 Feb 2024
New national awards chance to shine a light on GP excellence
GPs and clinics are encouraged to nominate their peers for the Stronger Medicare Awards, aimed at recognising those delivering outstanding care.
26 Feb 2024
Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low
GPs have been urged to promote the vaccine among patients with young children, with just 28% of kids receiving the lifesaving immunisation.
26 Feb 2024
IWD: The fight against misogyny in healthcare ‘is not over’
A former UN Medical Director is sharing her inspiring story as part of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day Queensland event.
26 Feb 2024
Webinar: How to improve the health of rural, remote and regional communities with a Medical Research Future Fund grant
We invite you to join our Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 11:00am (AEDT) on 14 March 2024.