Hitchins, Gretchen

Dr Gretchen Hitchins

Specialist General Practitioner
Dr Gretchen Hitchins graduated from University of Queensland and later completed training with the RACGP, earning her fellowship in 1995. Dr Hitchins also has a Master of Mental Health (Adolescence). Her special interests include adolescent and women’s health, and palliative and end of life care.

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GP Specialist Dr Gretchen Hitchins and GCPHN Board Member Laurence West speak with host Dr Ralph Audehm about culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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New Brain Health Guidelines – What GPs Can Do

Tuesday 4th August, 7pm - 9pm AEST

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.