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