14 Jan 2025
First ever National Autism Strategy launched
The report says there are ‘high levels of unmet demand’ and significant diagnosis delays, with GPs often the first point of contact.
14 Jan 2025
Further progress on rural generalist recognition
The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’
14 Jan 2025
Dire 60-day script predictions fail to materialise
As well as saving patients money, more pharmacies have opened than have closed since the policy first came into effect in September 2023.
14 Jan 2025
Hepatitis C testing and treatment improved by a Clinical Nurse Consultant
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in the South Western Sydney region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
14 Jan 2025
GP Living 101: understanding medical negligence and burnout prevention
GPs strive to achieve the best outcomes for their patients by maintaining high performance and reducing errors. However, achieving this consistently can be challenging.
13 Jan 2025
Restock asthma resources for 2025
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) produces essential asthma management resources for health professionals based on the Australian Asthma Handbook. Resources are free to download from our website and a range is also available to order free of charge.
13 Jan 2025
2025 NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program is now open
NT Health offers an NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program to support Aboriginal people to complete the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) or higher education health studies. The program is a key initiative to increase employment of Aboriginal people as health professionals.
13 Jan 2025
Survey feeds concern over costs for GP care
A Cleanbill report has indicated falling bulk-billing rates and growing fees for non-concession cardholders – but officials have queried its findings.
13 Jan 2025
‘Promising’ new statistical tool predicts dementia onset
Early research shows the model can predict onset more accurately than similar tools, with hopes it will give patients more time to make decisions.
13 Jan 2025
Concern psychiatrist walk-out will trigger mental health crisis
How will the mass resignation of 200 public health psychiatrists in NSW affect GPs already managing high demand for mental health consults?