08 Jan 2025
‘Too little, too late’: An investigation into medication shortages
How are medication shortages affecting GPs and their patients? Calls are being made to change how they are being managed and communicated.
08 Jan 2025
How popular is the new GP expedited pathway?
AHPRA says it is receiving up to 15 applications each week from GPs since the pathway’s launch in October, with 80% coming from the UK.
08 Jan 2025
Contraceptive pill Slinda recommended for PBS listing
In its decision, the PBAC highlighted the importance of patients having access to a range of contraceptive options without cost barriers.
08 Jan 2025
Hearing Services Program provider notice – Updated forms
Updated forms for the Hearing Services Program are now available. Providers must use the updated forms from 1 July 2025.
07 Jan 2025
Vaginismus research discussed for latest Link Lunch
Sydney South West GP Link Chair, Dr Kenneth McCroary, spoke with Rashmi Pithavadian about her vaginismus research for the latest GP Link Lunch series interview.
07 Jan 2025
NSW residents urged to stay mosquito safe this summer
NSW Health is reminding holiday makers as well as local residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer season, following the recent detection of Japanese encephalitis virus and Murray Valley Encephalitis virus.
07 Jan 2025
Amid a GP shortage, why can’t Australia just train more GPs?
Despite new programs to attract medical graduates, there are multiple reasons Australia is struggling to keep up with demand.
07 Jan 2025
Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed
New data shows 3142 GPs could be made to undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.
07 Jan 2025
PBS co-payment freeze rolls out
In 2025, the maximum patient cost for all PBS medicines will remain the same as in 2024 instead of increasing with indexation.
07 Jan 2025
RACGP launches 64th Clinical Update
The biannual GP-led conference will be held on the Gold Coast in February, with the 2025 theme ‘building a healthier future’.