10 Jan 2024
Support for RACGP warning on immediate pathology results
Pathologists say removing the seven-day delay on uploading reports to My Health Record may lead to misinformation and patient distress.
10 Jan 2024
Pill testing calls follow multiple overdoses at Melbourne festival
The Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine has said such a move would be ‘a no-brainer’.
10 Jan 2024
The radiologist body is calling for an expansion of mammogram services, and a GP expert agrees it will help patients make more informed choices.
The radiologist body is calling for an expansion of mammogram services, and a GP expert agrees it will help patients make more informed choices.
10 Jan 2024
GPs should be paid for NDIS paperwork: RACGP
Current Medicare requirements make it difficult for GPs to receive compensation for the time-consuming task, the college has said.
10 Jan 2024
Gain access to specialist advice when managing type 2 diabetes patients
If you’re a GP who would benefit from specialist advice on managing patients with type 2 diabetes, a free telehealth case conferencing service is available in South Western Sydney.
09 Jan 2024
Become an authorised nurse immuniser – free training offer extended for 2024
Receive free Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW training and administer vaccinations independent of a medical officer.
09 Jan 2024
POLAR patient flagging – function overview
POLAR Patient Flagging is a grouping structure designed to enable practices and PHNs to identify (in a privacy-protecting way) a specific cohort of patients to provide additional services or perform analysis.
09 Jan 2024
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’
The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
09 Jan 2024
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing
A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.
09 Jan 2024
Tighten Paxlovid eligibility: PBAC advice
The committee that looks at PBS listings has recommended the first-line COVID-19 treatment be limited to the highest risk patients aged 50–69 years.