29 Sep 2025

New oral contraceptive made available through the PBS

Among the newly listed medications are estetrol with drospirenone and a therapy for metastatic breast cancer.

26 Sep 2025

How to protect yourself in the online space

As social media and online reviews play a growing role in decision-making, Dr Rob Hosking explores strategies for GPs to engage safely online.

26 Sep 2025

What role do general practitioners play in integrative medicine?

This growing field centres on meeting patients where they are, offering a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

26 Sep 2025

Study identifies strategies to improve childhood vaccination uptake

New findings stress coordinated action to boost childhood vaccination coverage in Australia

25 Sep 2025

In Practice: Updates on recognition for rural generalists

RACGP Rural is hosting an information session detailing what the landmark announcement means for members.

25 Sep 2025

Lecanemab gains TGA approval for Alzheimer’s treatment in Australia

The drug, marketed as LEQEMBI, has now been approved by the TGA after being initially rejected last year.

25 Sep 2025

New deprescribing guideline for older Australians gains RACGP support

Researchers at the University of Western Australia have led the development of a new guideline, which GPs hope will make a genuine difference in clinical care.

25 Sep 2025

Study shows link between equity and melanoma care

Where you live and who your GP is could affect melanoma outcomes, a new study has found.

24 Sep 2025

Contribution of GPs not fully recognised in healthcare efficiency plan

According to the RACGP, a recent Productivity Commission report fails to capitalise on the achievements of well-supported and high-performing general practice.

24 Sep 2025

High levels of abuse experienced by general practice staff, Study Finds,

Patient violence and abuse in general practice is common, according to the first international study of its kind, but there is little research on how to prevent it.