22 Aug 2023
Why AHPRA makes you declare parking fines (in some states)
A review into the criminal history registration standard is underway, which has drawn attention to the current requirements.
22 Aug 2023
GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers
A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.
09 May 2023
First RSV vaccine approved in US
The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
08 May 2023
Australian-first study reveals full scope of GP skin cancer care
Researchers hope the findings will help guide education, policy and interventions to optimise skin cancer prevention and management.
08 May 2023
GP considerations when prescribing medicinal cannabis
SPONSORED: Medicinal cannabis prescription rates are increasing – what does the latest research say about its safety?
05 May 2023
New overdose report a ‘wake-up call’
Nearly 1800 drug-induced deaths were recorded in 2021 – equivalent to five per day – a new UNSW report has found.
05 May 2023
An ageing population and a GP workforce shortage: Is team-based care the answer?
newsGP speaks with a general practice where multidisciplinary care is the cornerstone of serving the needs of an increasingly complex patient cohort.
04 May 2023
PBAC to review FP 50 decision
Controls placed on GPs initiating PBS prescriptions of the commonly used paediatric asthma medicine will be revisited at the next intracycle meeting.
03 May 2023
‘Sobering’ statistics reveal childhood mental health trauma
Emergency department presentations for intentional self-harming behaviours and eating disorders soared during the pandemic.
03 May 2023
TGA confirms reduced paracetamol pack sizes
The changes, due to come into effect from February 2025, are aimed at reducing Australian overdose and death numbers.