16 Nov 2023
Healthcare key to reducing prisoners’ reoffending risk
A mental health crisis is sweeping through prisons, with half of all inmates diagnosed before being incarcerated, according to new Australian data.
14 Nov 2023
PBS authority process needs ‘serious revamp’: RACGP
The ‘administrative and bureaucratic burden’ diverts GPs from patient care and contributes to burnout, the college has said.
14 Nov 2023
Number of notifications against doctors falls
AHPRA’s annual report also reveals a $25 million surge in employee costs due to a push to meet workforce objectives and regulatory changes.
16 Nov 2023
Could more hospital outpatients be discharged to GPs earlier?
According to new research, hospital specialists say 20–60% of patients seen in their outpatient clinics could be managed in primary care.
16 Nov 2023
Respiratory-related antimicrobial prescribing ‘too high’: AURA 2023
Hundreds of Australians die each year due to drug-resistant infections exacerbated by antimicrobial overuse, according to the ACSQHC.
15 Nov 2023
Improving neuroendocrine cancer care amongst GPs
SPONSORED: The disease is more prevalent than ovarian and brain cancer, but many medical professionals still don’t know the symptoms.
13 Nov 2023
Telehealth bulk billing reprieve on the way
Better integrated digital assignment of benefit forms are set to provide relief for GPs currently trapped in an ‘administrative nightmare’.
13 Nov 2023
Doctors push for health approval on all new fossil fuel projects
Thousands of medical professionals say there is a need for urgent climate action, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded.
09 Nov 2023
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice
An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
10 Nov 2023
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged
A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.