04 Sep 2023
Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI
The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.
01 Sep 2023
RENTOKIL INITIAL PARTNERS WITH ASTHMA AUSTRALIA TO EDUCATE AUSTRALIANS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY
With 2.7 million Australians affected by asthma in Australia1, Rentokil Initial has launched a new partnership with Asthma Australia to educate Aussies on the benefits of indoor air quality in reducing asthma and allergy symptoms
01 Sep 2023
‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine
The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.
01 Sep 2023
RACGP’s seven-point plan for general practice and the NDIS
The relationship between general practice and the NDIS has not always been easy. Here is what the college believes could make it better.
01 Sep 2023
Simple SMS prompt improves heart health
A Heart Foundation pilot program that sent out 42,000 text messages to eligible patients resulted in a 14-fold increase in check-ups with GPs.
31 Aug 2023
In Practice: Future Leaders
Applications for the college’s leadership program, which attracts more than 40 CPD hours, will open soon.
31 Aug 2023
Researchers develop improved dementia screening tool
The new test can more accurately predict a person’s 14-year risk of developing the disease when compared with other widely used tools.
31 Aug 2023
New blood test predicts preeclampsia risk
The test looks for changes to the chemical tagging of DNA in the mother’s blood, determining patients at highest risk down the track.
31 Aug 2023
Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know
After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.
30 Aug 2023
GP resources for voluntary assisted dying
New laws mean GPs are ‘almost certain’ to be asked about VAD, and an upcoming event aims to help them answer.