14 Aug 2024
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’
A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
14 Aug 2024
‘We want change’: GPs fight for climate action inside Parliament
In a new ‘Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard’ report, GPs say climate change must be addressed in the same way as smoking has been.
13 Aug 2024
Australian men have highest cancer rates: Study
Research has found Australia tops the world for the prevalence of cancer in men, leading GPs to question what that says about our health system.
13 Aug 2024
PBS additions for cancer and epilepsy
Tens of thousands of patients each year are set to benefit from several first-time additions, including Zyamis and Tecentriq SC.
13 Aug 2024
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members
The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
12 Aug 2024
Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal
New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
12 Aug 2024
Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal
New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
12 Aug 2024
Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing
GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.
12 Aug 2024
How is VAD operating in each state?
An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.
09 Aug 2024
UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’
GPs have started a work-to-rule action that could go on ‘indefinitely’, leading some to ask if the same thing will happen in Australia?