29 Nov 2024
Queensland Children’s Hospital celebrates first decade of healing, hope and healthcare excellence
The Queensland Children’s Hospital is today celebrating 10 years of world-class care, having treated almost half a million children and young people since 29 November 2014.
29 Nov 2024
‘Wow, what a week’: New RACGP President reflects
From GP24 in Perth, to Parliament in Canberra, the RACGP in Melbourne, and A Current Affair in Sydney, Dr Michael Wright reflects on week one.
29 Nov 2024
‘I’ve been bloody lucky’: Dr Devinder Grewal’s remarkable life
From Punjab, via the UK to South Australia, this award-winning GP reflects on a packed career in rural general practice – and the hotel business.
28 Nov 2024
Expression of Interest for membership on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
The Mental Health Commission is seeking Expressions of Interest for an additional five members to join the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board (AODAB).
28 Nov 2024
Holiday season closures for SWSPHN
South Western Sydney PHN will close at 4.30pm Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and re-open 8.30am Thursday, 2 January 2025 for the holidays.
28 Nov 2024
Aged Care Act passes parliament — what you need to know
The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided an update regarding the new Aged Care Act and what it means for you.
28 Nov 2024
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to kidney failure prevention: Study
It found the diabetes and weight-loss drugs can reduce deterioration regardless of diabetes status, but supply remains an issue.
28 Nov 2024
How much do no-show patients impact you?
From ‘not huge’, to ‘problematic’, or a sign a patient ‘may be at higher risk’, GPs have reflected on the flow-on effects of these missed appointments, and just how often they occur.
28 Nov 2024
Supporting GP education for the health of the veteran community
New tools are available for GPs to support their veteran patients, writes the DVA’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jenny Firman.
28 Nov 2024
In Practice: EOIs for 2025 Hackathon event
The RACGP’s Hackathon provides the opportunity to be part of developing solutions to general practice challenges, and GPs can apply now.