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Lynnette Hoffman

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The hidden cost of part-time GPs

Patients who see their regular GP go significantly longer between consults than those who see a different GP in the same practice, a new UK-based study has found.

Policy

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GPs want the College to lobby harder, survey finds

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Assessing concussion in general practice

Expert provides practical tips on diagnosing concussion, what tests to do, and when imaging may be warranted...

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Hearing aids and dementia: expert explains the retracted Lancet study

Late last year, the Lancet retracted a major study that had linked hearing aid use in people with hearing loss to reduced dementia risk. At a time when dementia risk tools and guidelines are being updated to include hearing loss as a risk factor, does this change anything?

Politics

Clinical Articles

GPs want answers in CEO mystery sacking

Surveyed GPs demand transparency, as RACGP board remains silent on why they ousted CEO Paul Wappett. Read his full statement here.

Mental health

Clinical Articles

ADHD survey: most GPs unlikely to manage more ADHD patients

While most favour expanding GPs’ powers to formally diagnose ADHD, at least for those with special training, the majority of GPs wouldn’t choose to diagnose or treat more of these patients, a Healthed survey of more than 1300 doctors has found.

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Most GPs oppose legalising cannabis

More than 70% of over 1000 GP respondents said they don’t agree with legalising the drug for personal use recreationally—in line with the stance taken by the Australian Medical Association in its submission opposing the Greens’ Legalising Cannabis Bill earlier this month.

Public health

Clinical Articles

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

Public health

Clinical Articles

Three problems with the bulk billing incentive

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

Public health

Clinical Articles

MyMedicare not as innocuous as it seems, GP advocates warn

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Shingrix FAQ

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

The hidden cost of part-time GPs

Patients who see their regular GP go significantly longer between consults than those who see a different GP in the same practice, a new UK-based study has found.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

General practice as a lifestyle career? GPs weigh in…

Whether you peruse pitches from peak bodies or talk to medical grads pondering their next step, you’ll notice a predominant theme: lifestyle

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career, Lifestyle

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Genetics

Concerns over proposed ‘permanent record’ for sexual boundary violations

As health ministers consider proposed reforms that would see a health professional’s entire regulatory history published indefinitely on a national register should a tribunal find them guilty of sexual misconduct or sexual boundary violations, we asked GPs for their thoughts.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Neurology, Public health

GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career

Why are so many Aussies on antidepressants for so long?

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

By Lynnette Hoffman, Sophia Auld

Clinical Articles

Psychiatry

Iron deficiency, young people and the developing brain

Low iron status can have a massive impact on mental health and beyond…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

CPD-induced retirements

The Medical Board shrugs off survey results showing CPD could be worsening the workforce shortage…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Career

Bondi attack: How much is our fractured health system to blame?

System failure, under resourcing or impossible to prevent? GPs weigh in...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

Testosterone therapy for low libido – without the hype

Evidence-based assessment and management is crucial, despite what they say on TikTok...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Does vaping actually work for tobacco cessation?

Three experts explain the evidence and practical implications for GPs...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Addiction medicine

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