27 Nov 2024
The heat is on for summer – how best to beat it!
The heat is on for summer – how best to beat it!
27 Nov 2024
South Western Sydney clinicians honoured in national Medicare awards
Two South Western Sydney health professionals have flown the flag for the region in the recent Stronger Medicare Awards.
27 Nov 2024
Support patients with diabetes during Ramadan: pre-fasting assessments for safer fasting
GPs with patients who observe Ramadan, and who also have a diabetes diagnosis, are being urged to offer them a pre-fasting assessment.
27 Nov 2024
Complaints against AHPRA on the rise
The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman has detailed concerns about how vexatious notifications are handled as their numbers spike.
27 Nov 2024
‘We need better measures beyond just bulk-billing rates’
The metric needs to be supported by better ways of assessing the true value and success of general practice, argues Dr Michael Wright.
27 Nov 2024
Core GP research platform rebranded
The RACGP’s refreshed branch aims to lead in supporting research that addresses the unique needs of Australian general practice.
27 Nov 2024
2024 Mental Health Award winners announced
Eleven winners were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the WA mental health sector at the WA Mental Health Awards last night. Community organisations, service providers and individu
27 Nov 2024
RACGP calls for GP permission to provide diabetes technology access
As part of a consultation process for subsidised access to continuous glucose monitoring, the college says GPs are ‘essential’ to supporting equitable access.
26 Nov 2024
Hypertension costing Australia $1.2 billion a year
Researchers are calling for overhauled policies to reduce treatment costs and increase care access, with pharmacy fees making up 51% of spending.
26 Nov 2024
New Aged Care Bill passes Parliament
Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means that after Royal Assent the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.