Mental health issues increasing among Australians The latest ABS National Health Survey has revealed higher levels of anxiety, psychological distress and depression among millions of Australians.
Looking after yourself and your patients With doctors’ health more important than ever, the upcoming GP19 conference offers GPs the chance to examine their own wellbeing.
New South Wales decriminalises abortion The controversial bill has finally passed the state’s lower house after several weeks of often-intense debate.
One of the world’s most contagious viruses has returned to Australia Measles was eliminated in Australia five years ago, but new cases are streaming in from overseas.
Using My Health Record data to assist with mental health issues Select SA patients will have access to ‘robust safeguards for self-management of serious mental illness’ with a new software trial.
Student changes aimed at increasing rural doctor numbers The Federal Government will redistribute 60 Commonwealth-supported places to medical schools at regional universities from 2021.
GPs should be able to see their billing against national averages: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes such a change would help to ensure GPs are billing correctly.
Push to create ‘paradigm shift’ in women’s reproductive health A new $2.5 million centre will investigate ways GPs and other primary healthcare workers can deliver best practice reproductive services.
Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.