‘Underused’ cardiac rehab programs prove lifesaving: Study GPs are being urged to promote the initiative to patients, after it was revealed those who attend are 38% less likely to die or be hospitalised.
Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017 The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Primary care at the heart of social prescribing national rollout The RACGP was part of a recent roundtable discussion aimed at broadening the landscape of social prescribing in Australia.
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.
Rapidly changing evidence sparks need for ‘living’ guidelines The RACGP has requested Federal Government support to establish clinical resources that incorporate new information as it comes to hand.
Sleep health advice ‘not just for patients with insomnia’ Rather, it should be a part of chronic disease prevention and management plans, Chair of the RACGP’s Healthy Habits program says.
Preventive health checks linked to lower mortality risk: Study Research focusing on patients who took the NHS Health Check in the UK found an association with lower risk of several diseases and death.
Healthy Habits funding boost The Federal Government will inject $1.1 million into the RACGP initiative, which aims to help patients lead healthier lives.
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study Analysis of life expectancy and disease burden in The Lancet also suggests Australia compares poorly to similar OECD countries for mental health.