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.
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.
Blood protein provides clue for kids’ concussion recovery New research suggests the level of alpha-1-ACT post-injury may reveal whether a child will experience ongoing concussion symptoms.
In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
In Practice: Rural workforce incentives An upcoming webinar will answer questions about Rural Advanced Skills WIP payments, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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.
RACGP voices support for Indigenous health equity The college has reiterated its commitment help Close the Gap by 2030 and empower more First Nations people to become GPs.
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.
‘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.