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.

28 Nov 2024

AMA puts physician assistants on notice with Minister

Quality of care need not be sacrificed by importing an unregulated workforce.

28 Nov 2024

AMA calls for 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Participants

Expressions of interest are sought for the 2025 event!

28 Nov 2024

Doctors in Training Chair update

AMA CDT Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige provides AMA members with an update.

28 Nov 2024

MP boosts AMA’s call for a private health system authority

Crossbench MP Dr Sophie Scamps has urged the Health Minister in Parliament to establish a private health system authority.

28 Nov 2024

President’s update: workforce, GP items, and one very dirty ashtray

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update on the week that was at Federal AMA.