Self-collection reaching under-screened populations Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.
Lung cancer added to national screening register Eligible Australians could soon be offered a scan every two years in a bid to bolster early detection, but the RACGP says the register needs updating.
‘It’s a lose-lose’: GPs ramp up payroll tax fight SA doctors have launched a campaign urging the State Government to scrap the crippling tax, and they are calling on all GPs to get involved.
The ‘many highlights’ of college-led training in SA Despite expected hurdles adjusting to the new model, the ‘bottom line’ is the registrar experience has continued as it always has done.
‘Disturbing’ spike in youth cancer Researchers have revealed a ‘significant increase’ in rates of young-onset pancreatic cancer, blaming the rise on increasingly unhealthy lifestyles.
How can Australia increase BreastScreen participation? With more than one in two eligible women not taking part in the preventive screening program, the RACGP has suggested ways to boost engagement.
RSV vaccine could ‘change the landscape’ of hospital presentations Western Australia’s $11 million statewide immunisation rollout follows extensive RACGP advocacy around the issue.
IWD: ‘Let’s accelerate gender equality’ At an upcoming event, the RACGP’s SA Chair will join a discussion on the obstacles women must overcome when achieving success.
Think tank explores ways to improve GP workforce Boosting recruitment and retention by raising the profile of general practice among medical students were key themes at a recent RACGP event.
New sun safety guidelines a ‘timesaver for busy GPs’ The overhauled advice considers skin colour and differing risk of developing cancer, in a bid to better reflect Australia’s diverse population.