01 Aug 2024
In Practice: My Health Record education kit
The RACGP’s updated self-directed learning activity is designed to help GPs better understand MHR and their own legal obligations.
01 Aug 2024
More red tape is on the way after the PBAC recommended GPs gain additional approval before starting patients on Qtern 5/10.
More red tape is on the way after the PBAC recommended GPs gain additional approval before starting patients on Qtern 5/10.
01 Aug 2024
COVID-19 Risk Calculator expanded
GPs can now use the tool to undertake a personalised assessment for patients’ risk of developing long COVID-19 six months after infection.
31 Jul 2024
Government reveals disability royal commission response
Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
31 Jul 2024
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned\
Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
31 Jul 2024
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide
Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
31 Jul 2024
GPs warned amid worsening Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Healthcare professionals should have a ‘high index of suspicion’ for the disease, with dozens of cases already confirmed across Victoria.
30 Jul 2024
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice
The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.
30 Jul 2024
Cystic fibrosis medication expanded on PBS
Doctors can soon prescribe subsidised Trikafta to children earlier, in a ‘lifechanging’ move set to save families $250,000 each year.
30 Jul 2024
Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations?
A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.