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- Title
Respecting the role of general practitioners.
- Authors
Shukla, Aajuli
- Abstract
This article from the Medical Journal of Australia discusses the importance of respecting the role of general practitioners (GPs) in healthcare. It highlights the need for collaboration between specialties, particularly in the field of mental health care, and argues that increased funding alone will not improve care provision. The article also acknowledges the vital role of GPs in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, including cancer. It emphasizes the high prevalence of dysmenorrhea in young Australian adolescents and the need for primary care physicians to address this issue. The article concludes by discussing the positive impact of GP intervention on changing unhealthy behaviors and the challenges faced by GPs in terms of respect and remuneration. The authors provide recommendations to address these challenges, but stress that adequate funding and respect for the role of GPs are essential for effective primary care provision.
- Subjects
MEDICAL personnel; MENTAL health services; DYSMENORRHEA; URINARY tract infections; DIETARY patterns
- Publication
Medical Journal of Australia, 2024, Vol 220, Issue 9, p442
- ISSN
0025-729X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5694/mja2.52296