31 Jul 2024
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide
Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
31 Jul 2024
GPs warned amid worsening Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Healthcare professionals should have a ‘high index of suspicion’ for the disease, with dozens of cases already confirmed across Victoria.
30 Jul 2024
Cystic fibrosis medication expanded on PBS
Doctors can soon prescribe subsidised Trikafta to children earlier, in a ‘lifechanging’ move set to save families $250,000 each year.
30 Jul 2024
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice
The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.
30 Jul 2024
$19 million for research using mRNA to prevent cancer and treat disease
The Australian Government is investing over $19 million into research that uses mRNA – the medical technology that underpins the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
30 Jul 2024
Prepare clients for 3G network switch off
From 1 September 2024, major telecommunications providers will be switching off their 3G network. This may impact older people using 3G enabled devices, such as personal medical or alert alarms. Find out how you can prepare.
30 Jul 2024
Have your say on aged care quality indicators
We’re looking for volunteers to take part in one-hour online focus groups to get feedback on the aged care quality indicators.
30 Jul 2024
Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations?
A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.
30 Jul 2024
Adoption of international scientific guidelines in Australia
Earlier this year we conducted a public consultation on whether we should adopt certain international scientific guidelines. Following an extensive internal and external consultation process, we have adopted the following 13 international scientific guidelines:
