07 Aug 2024
AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs
The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.
06 Aug 2024
Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit
It can now be prescribed by NPs as an initial or continuing therapy for chronic heart failure, but the change raises red flags with the RACGP.
06 Aug 2024
GP shortage to worsen amid unprecedented demand
There could be a national workforce shortage of full-time GPs nearing 9000 by 2048, based on the Government’s latest modelling.
06 Aug 2024
GP killed in crocodile attack
Dr David Hogbin is being remembered as a ‘wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and doctor’ following his death.
05 Aug 2024
Identifying the abuse of older people
SPONSORED: GPs, clinicians, and health professionals play an important role in identifying and potentially preventing this abuse.
05 Aug 2024
Embed mental health screening for prostate cancer diagnoses: Study
New research provides further insights about the need for ongoing, holistic care for men diagnosed with the cancer.
05 Aug 2024
GP incentives review ‘nothing but disrespectful’
The RACGP President lashed out at its recommended new payment architecture, saying it ignores GPs’ advice and devalues the profession.
02 Aug 2024
First Nations healthcare access gaps laid bare
New AIHW data found 17% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have ‘poor access’ to a GP, and that increases with remoteness.
02 Aug 2024
Wegovy launches in Australia
The manufacturer assured GPs supply planning has been its priority amid critical Ozempic shortages, but concerns remain over Wegovy’s availability.
02 Aug 2024
‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak
Winning an RACGP award helped promote the preventive healthcare the rural generalist provides to his remote community.