04 Jun 2024
Investing in today’s research for tomorrow’s health care
Read how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 3rd 10-year Investment Plan will support Australian research to ensure Australians receive the highest quality health care.
04 Jun 2024
Helping newborn babies to start breathing
One in ten newborns need help to start breathing at birth. Australian company ResusRight is developing a world-first portable resuscitation monitor. The Nemo monitor shows paramedics and birth attendants how much air to give the baby, helping to avoid injury or death.
04 Jun 2024
‘You are not alone’: Call for action amid spate of GP suicides
One regional centre’s loss of five doctors in two years is likely the tip of the iceberg, but a lack of hard data means the tragic situation is difficult to quantify.
04 Jun 2024
GPs encouraged to plan ahead as flu season begins
The 2024 influenza season has begun, with activity expected to continue increasing rapidly over the next six to eight weeks.
04 Jun 2024
GP Profile – Dr Atifa Khan
Dr Atifa Khan of My Family Health Medical Centre in Gregory Hills has been a GP since 2002 and has been practising in Gregory Hills for seven years.
04 Jun 2024
Training aims to equip GPs to support those experiencing difficulties with their mental health
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is currently providing a $600 reimbursement to GPs who have undertaken GPMHSC-accredited Level 2 Focused Strategies Skills Training and have completed their registration with Services Australia.
03 Jun 2024
Board consults on standard to unlock SIMG reforms
Creating a fast track process for medical specialists coming to Australia
03 Jun 2024
Concerns raised over emerging models of care
The emergence of services designed solely to provide customers with access to a predetermined medicine raises concerns that some practitioners may be putting profit ahead of patient welfare.
03 Jun 2024
‘Alarming’: Flu vaccination rates fall over 12%
It’s the lowest level recorded by the NCIRS in at least four years, as health authorities warn of an increase in influenza-associated deaths.
03 Jun 2024
PBS restrictions placed on diabetes medicines
GPs now need to gain additional approval prior to starting patients on all GLP-1 RAs, including semaglutide.