25 Jan 2023
Climate disasters having profound impact on mental health
Half of the respondents to a new poll say their mental health has been detrimentally affected by an extreme weather event.
24 Jan 2023
Study links frailty risk with obesity
Routine assessment of BMI is a fundamental part of reducing the risk of frailty in older age, according to both new research and a local expert.
24 Jan 2023
Healthcare reform debate heats up ahead of National Cabinet
The RACGP has warned against the use of ‘band-aid’ solutions to fix Medicare, amid calls for private insurers to cover GP gap payments and ‘empowering’ allied health to extend their scope of practice.
24 Jan 2023
‘The stakes are higher for those who can’t afford health services’
Drs Tim Senior and Liz Sturgiss are the driving force behind a new group for GPs working in deprived communities. Here they tell newsGP why.
23 Jan 2023
Online marking issue means upcoming KFP will be paper based
The problem was identified during ongoing testing of KFP marking in the lead up to the exam, but the AKT will still be computer based
23 Jan 2023
Reminder: Have your say on the National Dementia Action Plan
The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback
23 Jan 2023
Chance of early flu season in 2023
With the pandemic causing unpredictable changes in influenza patterns, the Northern Hemisphere may provide insight on the months ahead.
23 Jan 2023
Government flags shift in fee-for-service model
Minister says reforms will involve every health professional ‘working to their scope of practice’, while RACGP stresses importance of GP stewardship.