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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Do new doctors get enough child health experience?

During training doctors see a lot of emergency presentations prior to entering General Practice, but evidence suggests they aren’t as confident in treating child mental health and behavioural problems

Business & Economics

How are Australia’s doctors faring during COVID-19?

New research finds that general practitioners and other specialists are feeling the stress – not just from COVID-19, but also the broader economic fallout