How GPs can break down barriers for rural abuse victims A new study is shining a light on sexual violence and high revictimisation rates outside cities, with GPs key to providing subtle and gentle care.
‘We need to be more aware of the impact of disability’ The disability royal commission report has laid bare huge issues, but gaps remain in understanding how GPs would be supported in addressing them.
Media coverage may trigger complex emotions for victim-survivors Psychologist Professor Kim Felmingham discusses how the coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s death might affect child sexual abuse survivors.
In Practice: RACGP membership renewal benefits The college is offering a number of benefits if members renew before the end of the financial year.
Important changes to family violence information sharing The RACGP has updated its White Book in response to new requirements regarding the way information is shared across services and organisations.
How can GPs respond to online abuse and cyberbullying? Doctors are no strangers to negative comments, but there are options available when lines are crossed and online behaviour becomes menacing, harassing or offensive.
‘We need to be kind to ourselves’: vicarious trauma and burnout GPs are at risk of vicarious trauma, particularly when it comes to caring for patients experiencing family abuse and violence.
Recognise and respond: White Book update guides GPs The new edition draws on evidence of what victims and survivors want from health professionals when responding to abuse and violence.
New tailored family violence training for primary care GPs had previously reported a lack of access to existing resources, an issue the national training program will aim to remedy.