22 Sep 2023

‘Succinct’ guidance on preventing infant allergy

Excluding potentially allergenic foods during pregnancy or from infants’ diets does ‘more harm than good’, experts say.

21 Sep 2023

In Practice: Vigabratin substitutions

The TGA has said that the tablet form of the epilepsy medication is in scarce and enabled pharmacists to replace it with oral sachets.

21 Sep 2023

Endometriosis hospitalisation twice as likely to be self-funded: AIHW

The condition is also now among the top 20 most common reasons for hospitalisation among women and girls aged 15–44.

21 Sep 2023

Government launches COVID-19 inquiry

The RACGP will contribute to a review of the pandemic response, which will scrutinise how the crisis was handled and help prepare for future events.

21 Sep 2023

‘Important to get our voice heard’: RACGP scope of practice survey

Members are being urged to provide feedback on the type of changes GPs need to work at their full capacity.

20 Sep 2023

International HTA collaboration expands

The international collaboration between six health technology assessment bodies from across the UK, Australia and Canada welcomes two further HTA bodies.

20 Sep 2023

Should I provide my patient with a character reference?

SPONSORED: The seemingly simple request can raise a number of complex questions, particularly if you do not know the person very well

20 Sep 2023

GP honoured for outstanding palliative care

A Queensland GP who ‘walks the journey’ with his patients says it allows them to live their best life.

20 Sep 2023

WONCA to highlight best-practice dementia care

Presentations covering home palliative care, medication guidelines and worker attitudes will be on offer at next month’s conference in Sydney.

20 Sep 2023

‘Gut-wrenching’: Rural clinic closures taking their toll

An increasing number of regional towns are losing their general practices, with recruitment issues and rising costs having a devastating impact.