22 Nov 2023
Cash-strapped Aussies skipping the GP
But with almost four in every five general practice services being bulk billed, there are fears much of this cost-avoidance is due to perception, rather than reality.
22 Nov 2023
Should patients be able to immediately access results via MHR?
The DoH is looking to modernise My Health Record to include the default sharing of pathology and imaging reports, but the RACGP has concerns.
21 Nov 2023
New COVID-19 vaccines to be ‘preferred’ option
The vaccines, which target the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant, were approved by the TGA and will be available in Australia from next month.
21 Nov 2023
Landmark review to address ‘uneven spread’ of GPs
Policies used to attract healthcare workers to regional Australia will go under the microscope, as part of an effort to address ongoing maldistribution.
21 Nov 2023
‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released
Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to ensure new and expecting parents receive appropriate care and regular screening.
21 Nov 2023
Funding available for nurse-delivered, team-based care
Incentive payments are being offered to help establish nurse clinics that contribute to building the capacity of primary healthcare teams.
20 Nov 2023
Private opioid dependence scripts extended
The Government will allow GPs to continue issuing private prescriptions until June next year, but the RACGP is calling for a permanent solution.
20 Nov 2023
‘Never been a worse time’ for pharmacy prescribing to expand
South Australia has announced during World AMR Awareness Week that community pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe antibiotics to treat UTIs.
20 Nov 2023
Sharp fall in bulk billing ahead of MyMedicare start
The bulk billing rate declined to its lowest quarterly rate once again – but how far should GPs pay attention to the metric?
16 Nov 2023
In Practice: New AHPRA checklist
The checklist is designed to help practitioners better address complaints when first raised by a patient or client.