The General practice activity in Australia 2009-10 report was published in 2010.

This report presents results from the twelfth year of BEACH program, a national study of general practice activity. BEACH is Bettering the Evaluation And Care of Health.

Dr Steve Hambleton states the AIHW report highlights that the chronic health problems most often managed by GPs are hypertension, depressive disorder, diabetes, cholesterol-related disorders, chronic arthritis, oesophageal disease, and asthma.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Report, General Practice Activity in Australia 2009-10, confirms that GPs are increasingly treating older patients with more complex care needs. The management of chronic and complex disease is a key part of general practice, with chronic conditions making up 35% of all problems managed.