AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrimary Care: Australian GPs are seeing more complex needs, with consultations averaging 19.8 minutes and mental health the leading reason for visits. The RACGP wants higher Medicare rebates for longer appointments. Back Pain: An Australian-led review found non-drug options, including exercise, yoga, psychological support and self-management, can be cost-effective for lower back pain. Child Safety: Curtin research found most childhood physical abuse happens at home: family members were responsible for 85% of reported cases, and one in four young people surveyed said a parent or family caregiver had abused them. Disability Support: Researchers say tailored apartments could offer safer, more independent alternatives to group homes, where residents face increased risks of abuse and neglect. Aged Care: The Greens want a human override in aged-care assessments after an ombudsman criticised the use of an algorithm. Sun Protection: The TGA is tightening sunscreen SPF testing as Australia grapples with high skin-cancer rates.
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