Denying trans teens treatment ‘cruel and unethical’: GP The UK’s Cass Review calls for puberty blockers to be limited in favour of mental health support, but local GPs say access to care is key in Australia.
‘Incredibly euphoric’: RACGP preps for Mardi Gras Parade A sea of rainbow scrubs will descend on Oxford Street this weekend when GPs walk in the iconic march, spreading their message of inclusion.
First-of-its-kind inquiry launched into women’s pain The investigation aims to overhaul Australia’s ‘old-fashioned attitudes towards women’, in a bid to improve healthcare and reduce stigma.
More evidence testosterone safe for gender-affirming care New research also shows GPs are ‘very much capable’ of providing the treatment, but experts say significant barriers still hamper access.
Adequate rebates lead to optimal care: Study Evidence is mounting for a Medicare rebate overhaul, with Queensland researchers proving sufficient funding is key to providing best-practice care.
Timely access to hormone therapy critical: Study The research found improved awareness of testosterone therapy, alongside better support for GPs, could prove a lifesaver for transgender patients.
Call for ‘every woman’ to share gender bias health stories The results of a newly launched survey will help shape policy to reduce gender inequities in the health system.
New GP-led group to strengthen transgender care Recognising a lack of education in this space, the latest RACGP Specific Interests group aims to give GPs confidence and support.
Does Medicare discriminate against women? Five GPs reflect on being a woman in medicine and the ‘sad reality’ of a system that rewards speed over holistic, comprehensive care.
Women in healthcare earn 24% less than men: WHO A new global report is indicative of the ‘woeful state of affairs’ faced by females in general practice, a prominent GP has said.