A new screening tool, The General Practice Sleep Scale, holds promise as a practical, real-world solution to obstructive sleep apnoea underdiagnosis in general practice.
Antidepressants are being overprescribed, but there is limited guidance for general practitioners or their patients when it comes to stopping the medication.
Some communities are “GP deserts”, where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. These communities are typically sicker and poorer than the rest of Australia, but receive less care and face higher fees.
As governments seek to build public trust in nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists, the role of general practice continues to pay the price for redistributed trust and investment.
When creating menopause resources for women in midlife from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, it is crucial that primary care workers are involved in consultation and co-design.
