15 Nov 2024

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement 15-Nov

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement

15 Nov 2024

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - July 2024 meeting

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - July 2024 meeting

15 Nov 2024

CHF in Perth to hear about WA healthcare access and affordability

The peak body for consumer health organisations, the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), will be in Perth next week to meet with local consumer health and social services organisations to understand how the recent rise in cost-of-living is impacting Western Australian’s ability to afford and access their healthcare.

15 Nov 2024

CHF announces new Board members

Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes four new members to its Board.

14 Nov 2024

President’s update: IV fluid, healthcare accreditation, public hospitals and more

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update of events from the past week.

14 Nov 2024

IV fluid supplies still a concern for rural GPs

As wellness industry demand for IV fluids comes under increasing scrutiny, stocks remain a worry for GPs in more remote areas.

14 Nov 2024

Update of ‘leading handbook’ for diabetes support

After four years and an evolving type 2 diabetes landscape, the RACGP has launched its refresh of the flagship clinical guideline.

14 Nov 2024

Study highlights lack of disease outbreak preparedness

Research has indicated Australia is not ready for another pandemic, with one expert arguing GP data needs to be used to identify disease hotspots.

14 Nov 2024

In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder

Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.

14 Nov 2024

Only medical practitioners should use surgeon title

Submissions this week call for restrictions on the titles ‘podiatric surgeon’ and ‘oral surgeon’.