09 Oct 2026
Professional Interpreters Help Make Healthcare Safer for All Australians
Clear communication is essential in healthcare. Australia's interpreting experts are urging medical practices to use qualified interpreters so patients can understand their diagnosis, discuss treatment and make informed decisions.
09 Oct 2026
New Obesity Criteria Classify Fewer Australian Children as Clinically Obese
A change in how obesity is assessed means fewer children meet the definition of clinical obesity. Australian GPs are being urged to consider each child's health and future risks rather than relying on BMI alone.
09 Oct 2026
Medicare May Introduce a Combined Health Check for Mid-Life Patients
A proposed Medicare update could change how GPs carry out preventive health checks, with a focus on reducing repeated assessments and giving doctors more flexibility to meet patients’ needs.
08 Oct 2026
Medical abortion access grows after prescribing rules changed
More pharmacies across Australia began stocking medical abortion medicines after prescribing rules were eased in 2023, with the biggest gains seen in areas where access had previously been limited.
08 Oct 2026
Victorian pharmacists expand access to menopause hormone therapy
Women in Victoria can now receive a one-month resupply of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) from participating pharmacies, under an expanded state pharmacy program. The change has raised concerns from a Victorian GP about whether easier access could affect ongoing patient care.
08 Oct 2026
New resource helps GPs work effectively with interpreters
A new resource from the RACGP and the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) aims to help GPs provide safer care when working with patients who need an interpreter.
08 Oct 2026
AMA seeks pathologist feedback on MBS and pathology fees
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has extended its consultation on pathology services to 20 October, giving pathologists and pathology administration teams more time to share their experiences with Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) requirements.
08 Oct 2026
AMA calls for better long-term care for people with severe mental illness
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for urgent changes to mental health services, warning that people living with severe and enduring mental illness are being left without the ongoing support they need.
07 Oct 2026
Why pollen levels may not predict hay fever symptoms
A new Australian study suggests that the same pollen conditions can affect people in very different ways, making individual symptom patterns important during hay fever season.
07 Oct 2026
Health practitioners reminded to renew registration before 30 November
Health practitioners across Australia are being reminded to renew their registration before the 30 November deadline to avoid late fees and keep their registration current.