15 Jan 2024

Voluntary Assisted Dying patient information available

The NSW Ministry of Health has arranged for the Voluntary Assisted Dying First Request Patient Information Guide (see digital version) to be printed.

15 Jan 2024

Guidance on MBS items for palliative care-related services

The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided guidance on Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for palliative care-related services.

15 Jan 2024

Medical Costs Finder can help patients plan for private health costs

The Medical Costs Finder can help your patients who need to see a private health specialist

15 Jan 2024

GP killed after ‘shocking’ home invasion

Tributes are pouring in for Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon, with the college encouraging members to reach out for support.

15 Jan 2024

New STI awareness campaign launches

The campaign, which is targeting young people, is looking to encourage safe sex and regular testing.

15 Jan 2024

Does montelukast need a warning label?

The asthma medication is known to cause behavioural and neuropsychiatric disturbance that in rare cases have been linked to suicidal ideation.

14 Jan 2024

Make STI testing your Beforeplay – campaign launched today

We have launched a new sexually transmissible infection (STI) campaign. The national advertising campaign aims to increase awareness, testing and prevention of STIs that are on the rise in young people.

12 Jan 2024

Apply now for appointment to a health profession National Board

Apply now for appointment to a health profession National Board.

12 Jan 2024

Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 January 2024

Read the transcript from Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast about COVID-19.

12 Jan 2024

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – September 2023 meeting

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – September 2023 meeting