18 Mar 2024
‘Could these medicines be doing more harm than good?’
Australian medical groups are asking clinicians this question as part of a push towards reducing polypharmacy.
15 Mar 2024
The ‘many highlights’ of college-led training in SA
Despite expected hurdles adjusting to the new model, the ‘bottom line’ is the registrar experience has continued as it always has done.
15 Mar 2024
GP concern over new pharmacy assistants course
The training was launched as part of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, but the RACGP says it points to a ‘lack of capacity’.
15 Mar 2024
Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy?
A new study found dexamphetamine does not put mothers or their babies at risk, but stopping before conception could be beneficial for some.
14 Mar 2024
In Practice: Long COVID support for GPs
The RACGP is hosting a CPD-approved session to keep GPs up to date with effective diagnosis and management for often complex long COVID conditions.
14 Mar 2024
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth
In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
14 Mar 2024
New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep
The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.
14 Mar 2024
Antidepressant withdrawal: The hidden danger
New benchmark guidelines highlight the dangers of antidepressant withdrawal and support GPs in safe deprescribing.
13 Mar 2024
Can apple cider vinegar aid weight loss?
As little as one teaspoon a day may help overweight patients according to new research, but experts warn it is no ‘silver bullet’.
13 Mar 2024
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.