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.
09 Jan 2024
Former psychologist disqualified for four years for failing to keep professional boundaries
A Victorian psychologist has been disqualified for four years for failing to maintain professional boundaries, having multiple relationships with a client, poor record-keeping and sub-standard care.
09 Jan 2024
GP suspended for six months for treating family members
A Victorian GP has been suspended for six months for treating six members of her own family, including prescribing Schedule 8 medications without a required permit.
08 Jan 2024
Palliative care bodies sound the alarm on opioid supply crisis
A growing list of opioid medications are being discontinued in Australia, with morphine liquid supplies near depletion.