08 Feb 2024
In Practice: Self-care for GPs
An upcoming webinar will discuss self-care strategies and explore the evidence-based benefits and nuances of mindfulness.
08 Feb 2024
Prime Minister launches pop-up display celebrating 40 years of Medicare
On 6 February, a special '40 years of Medicare' pop-up display was launched at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
08 Feb 2024
Primary Health Care Nurses Day!
On 7 February, Northern Territory celebrated Primary Health Care Nurses Day across the Territory. Casuarina and Palmerston Community Care Clinics hosted lunches for staff to highlight their careers, journey, patients and overall impact the profession has had in our community.
07 Feb 2024
Patient reunites with rescuers following serious ATV crash
Experienced ATV rider Kieran thought he was ok after he crashed his bike near Ouse in August last year and got back on his bike – not realising he soon needed lifesaving care.
07 Feb 2024
Ban use of genetic testing for life insurance: RACGP
While the college notes its potential to improve health outcomes, it suggests people could avoid testing if they risk cover being denied.
07 Feb 2024
Health Minister urges states to follow Queensland’s payroll tax lead
Mark Butler is concerned that taxing tenant GPs will undercut recent efforts to strengthen Medicare and wants consistency across the country.
07 Feb 2024
‘A real privilege’: Vic medical educators share their training goals
One year on from the return of college-led training, they say building on collegiality will help move closer to a national model.
07 Feb 2024
$35 million to fight blindness with artificial corneas
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting next generation technology that aims to fight blindness with bioengineered corneas.
07 Feb 2024
Investigations into Launceston General Hospital allegations underway
The Department of Health acknowledges the serious allegations against a former senior doctor at the Launceston General Hospital regarding reportable deaths, which have been raised by witnesses in evidence to the Select Committee on Transfer of Care Delays.
07 Feb 2024
TGA moves to address fluoxetine shortage
A temporary gap in availability has been addressed by listing an overseas alternative on the PBS.