26 Jun 2024
Vapes as pharmacy-only medication starting Monday
Legislation cutting off the retail sale of vapes in Australia has passed through the Senate, despite opposition from pharmacy groups.
26 Jun 2024
Technology to play a prominent role in GPs’ growth plans
SPONSORED: Nearly three in four practices intend to upgrade existing technologies and invest in new digital tools this year.
25 Jun 2024
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care
GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.
25 Jun 2024
COVID telehealth item numbers set to expire next month
The Federal Government is planning to remove level C phone rebates for antiviral consultations and scrap the 12-month relationship exemption.
25 Jun 2024
RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’
GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.
25 Jun 2024
Victoria announces permanent pill testing program
The drug checking service will begin this summer and attend up to 10 music festivals and events throughout an 18-month ‘implementation trial’.
25 Jun 2024
1,000 more teens will start vaping per week if Parliament delays critical vaping bill
Joint statement from Cancer Council Australia, Public Health Association of Australia, and Lung Foundation Australia
25 Jun 2024
Protect our older community with a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.
24 Jun 2024
Australia’s ‘significant’ cancer disparities laid bare
Parts of the country are recording diagnosis rates double the national average, while survival chances vary widely based on where patients live.