Adolescents 3.4 times more likely to self-harm than adults: AIHW Self-harm hospitalisations have surged 38% in four years, as general practice underfunding and psychiatric waitlists leave patients desperate for help.
Patients ‘critically impaired’ by complex mental health waitlists GPs say a lack of time, resources, and investment is putting doctors and patients increasingly at risk, as psychologist waitlists swell to breaking point.
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.
In Practice: Digital health Q&A The RACGP is hosting a forum for GPs to learn more about digital health tools, electronic prescribing, My Health Record, and sharing patient data.
Menopause mysteries: How we can improve outcomes Upskilling in diagnosis and treatment can have profound benefits for patients – including many GPs – writes Dr Ceri Cashell.
Have your say on the state of general practice GPs can take part in the Health of the Nation survey to inform the RACGP’s top-level advocacy and shape the future of general practice.
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.
The answer to psychiatric and child development waitlists Allowing trained GPs to initiate stimulant prescriptions for ADHD would help families and clinicians, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
Connection key to retaining rural GPs: Study Creating a supportive environment, both personally and professionally, is crucial to making GPs feel at home in the bush, ANU researchers say.
‘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.