An antidepressant is now one of Australia’s most commonly prescribed drugs – but why? Nuance is necessary to interpret why prescriptions of sertraline have gone up, according to an expert.
Tackling mild mental health concerns with short, sharp interventions Not all mental health consultations require referral or medication, experts said in a recent GP20 presentation.
RACGP welcomes news telehealth is here to stay The college wants GPs to be ‘front and centre’ in working with the Federal Government on a long-term telehealth service plan.
Audit of compliance actions raises questions over efficacy of targeted letters Questions have emerged over whether Department of Health compliance activities recover enough money to justify the cost.
GPs willing to prescribe e-cigarettes to aid the quitting process Many GPs would be prepared to upskill in order to help their patients, a leading expert has told a government inquiry.
What do the experts say about the primary care disaster response? From fires to COVID, GPs have responded to the challenges and learned as they went, according to a GP20 plenary and panel.
Almost 30% of Australians unsure about COVID vaccine – and that’s where GPs come in GPs will play a vital role in reassuring patients about the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines, according to one expert.
e-Mental health is in demand – so how can GPs work best with it? Telehealth is the tip of the iceberg for e-mental health as care needs increase.
What keeps IMGs in rural areas after their 10-year moratorium? Some overseas-trained GPs move to major cities after their mandatory rural work, but others stay on and put down roots. What makes people stay?
GPs already in action as part of SA’s response to new COVID cluster newsGP speaks with South Australia’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer about the outbreak, which has sparked a rush on testing and potentially reached vulnerable parts of the community.