General Practice
Health & Medicine
Research
This virtual GP clinic is a safe place to get things wrong (so we can get them right)
A new simulation lab is enabling researchers to test computer-based tools, including early cancer alerts for GPs, before they reach the clinic
Health & Medicine
Opinion
I’m a GP who’s built 10 apps without writing a line of code
As a GP and public health researcher, developing apps isn’t in my skill set. But I’ve now built 10 functioning apps from scratch. Welcome to the world of vibe coding.
Health & Medicine
Opinion
Artificial intelligence is changing the way your GP works
Many of us are still getting our heads around the potential impacts of AI, but medical AI scribes are fast becoming an ally in GP consultations
Health & Medicine
Could your GP prescribe a Parkrun instead of a pill?
‘Social prescribing’ is a growing area where health professionals connect patients to non-medical services and activities to benefit their wellbeing
Health & Medicine
Supporting Australian doctors to help kids with anxiety
While there is guidance for health professionals to identify anxiety in adults, our new Australian-first guidelines are designed to help treat and manage anxiety in our young people
Health & Medicine
Let primary care nurses take a load off GPs
Australia is lagging behind other countries in allowing nurses to offer safe, affordable and accessible primary care
Health & Medicine
Podcast innovation in medical education
Podcasts are redefining how we teach dermatology to medical practitioners, as well as providing reliable health information for the community
Health & Medicine
Bringing clinical trials to regional patients
Clinical trials are linked to better health outcomes, but people in rural and regional areas don’t have equitable access
Health & Medicine
Gender bias skewing surgeon referrals
A new study shows women surgeons are missing out on referrals because male doctors are much more likely to refer patients to male surgeons
Health & Medicine
Yes, older people are having sex – we need to talk about it
Rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) are growing faster among older Australians than among younger people, pointing to the need for tailored information campaigns