02 Aug 2023
Senators pushed to hold firm on 60-day dispensing
The policy is due to begin within weeks, but stalling tactics in the Australian Senate remain a possibility.
01 Aug 2023
GP spearheads indefinite energy drink ban for kids
A regional WA GP is at the centre of a campaign to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, with her hometown leading the way.
01 Aug 2023
GPs target digital solutions to enhance the patient experience
SPONSORED: CommBank’s latest GP Insights report shows that most practices expect to lift their investment in technology.
01 Aug 2023
RACGP pledges to simplify IMG processes
Significant changes could be on the way for international medical graduate recruitment, with the final version of the Kruk report due shortly.
31 Jul 2023
NSW pharmacy prescribing trial expands
More than 1000 pharmacies are now able to assess UTI treatments, with details of the clinical trial linked to the project yet to be published.
31 Jul 2023
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage
Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
28 Jul 2023
Gas phase-out lauded as ‘the right choice for health’
The Victorian Government has said gas connections will be banned in new homes from next year, with GPs endorsing the move.
28 Jul 2023
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’
A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
28 Jul 2023
Q&A with Professor Michael Kidd
Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer chats with newsGP about general practice, COVID-19 and the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
27 Jul 2023
TGA flags focus on illegal vapes
Unlawful nicotine vaping products and medicinal cannabis advertising are priority areas for the medicine regulator for the next year.