19 Apr 2024
How GPs can break down barriers for rural abuse victims
A new study is shining a light on sexual violence and high revictimisation rates outside cities, with GPs key to providing subtle and gentle care.
19 Apr 2024
Study shows long COVID symptoms resolve for most
But research is needed to understand what can be done for the one in three people with ongoing symptoms after two years.
19 Apr 2024
Warning issued on point-of-care testing compliance
Despite thousands of MBS claims, the DoHAC understands no clinics are approved for the HbA1c test, sparking calls for practices to get accredited.
18 Apr 2024
Halt the Hospital in the Home ‘headaches’: RACGP
Plagued with inconsistent guidance, billing confusion, and poor communication, the college has written to the Health Minister calling for change.
18 Apr 2024
ADHD med shortage set to end
Supplies of lisdexamfetamine dimesilate should return to normal levels by the end of April, the TGA has advised.
18 Apr 2024
Therapeutic cannabis industry labelled ‘Wild West of medicine’
Should GPs be managing their own patients rather than referring to vertically integrated cannabis clinics?
17 Apr 2024
EOIs for education research grants now open
The RACGP program provides substantial grants annually to fuel innovative research initiatives in general practice training.
17 Apr 2024
Scope review creating ‘McMedicine’: RACGP President
The investigation’s latest report left Dr Nicole Higgins ‘angry and devalued’, as it ‘trades off quality and safety for convenience’.
17 Apr 2024
Have your say on the state of general practice
GPs can take part in the Health of the Nation survey to inform the RACGP’s top-level advocacy and shape the future of general practice.
17 Apr 2024
Modelling reveals number of lives saved by COVID vaccine rollout
Research suggests the campaign saved nearly 18,000 over-50s in NSW alone between August 2021 and July 2022.