28 May 2024
Local Public Health Unit updates on pertussis, respiratory viruses and pneumonia
The South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Public Health Unit (PHU) has provided the following public health updates.
28 May 2024
GPs urged to ask about period pain early
A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.
28 May 2024
Launceston General Hospital helipad aerobridge installed
Construction of the new helipad at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has reached a key milestone with the installation of the aerobridge linking the helipad to the hospital.
28 May 2024
Study links Ozempic to kidney failure prevention
It found semaglutide reduced risk of major kidney events by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients, but GPs have urged caution.
28 May 2024
OCP pharmacy pilot announced for WA
While the RACGP does not support pharmacy prescribing, its place on the working group is an opportunity to minimise risk.
28 May 2024
Are young people in aged care being overprescribed?
Following revelations that much-needed medication reviews are being missed and younger residents are facing an increase in polypharmacy, what can GPs do?
28 May 2024
GPs urged to screen for period pain early
A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.
28 May 2024
Dr Kate Kearney, AMA Board Chair, steps down
After four years of dedicated service, Dr Kate Kearney is stepping down from the AMA Board and her role as Chair.
27 May 2024
Failure to hold PII and false declarations lead to professional misconduct finding for chiropractor
A Victorian chiropractor has been reprimanded and had conditions placed on his registration for failing to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) and recklessly making false declarations to the Chiropractic Board of Australia (Board).
27 May 2024
RACGP launches first advocacy plan
The inaugural plan was launched at the Practice Owners Conference, and acts as a ‘compass’ to guide the college’s advocacy work.