19 Oct 2023
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes funding for Quality Use of Medicines in Chronic Airways Disease Programs
Lung Foundation Australia is proud to have been awarded two new vital Federal government funding grants, which will further enable the organisation’s fight to improve lung health across the nation.
19 Oct 2023
Dangerous silicosis misinformation push could cost lives: Lung Foundation Australia
Lung Foundation Australia have condemned a dangerous new misinformation push from an engineered stone lobby group which downplays the risks of working with the product and makes untested safety claims.
19 Oct 2023
Warnings on supply and advertising of ‘Haytox’
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is aware of a product referred to as ‘Haytox’ that is being promoted as a treatment for nasal allergies, such as hayfever.
18 Oct 2023
ACNP MEDIA RELEASE Australian College of Nurse Practitioners welcomes announcement of expansion of the nurse-led walk-in centres in the ACT
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners welcomes the announcement of the expansion of the nurse-led walk-in centres in the ACT.
18 Oct 2023
Online menopause registry launches
The Australian-first initiative was designed to created tangible improvements to women’s healthcare, shedding a light on the hidden condition.
18 Oct 2023
Cervical screening stalls, height data rises: PIP QI data
An updated snapshot of general practices has illustrated the shifts in 10 key quality improvement measures – but how useful is it?
18 Oct 2023
Warning over PBS nicotine patch availability
Six organisations, including the RACGP, have written to Minister Butler about a ‘major threat to public health’.
18 Oct 2023
Nurse-led clinics ‘another slap in the face’
The RACGP has strongly criticised the establishment of five new urgent care clinics in the ACT, saying they contradict Federal guidance.
18 Oct 2023
Report highlights lingering burden on volunteer firefighters
It says reducing stigma, taking time out, and bolstering support are key to keeping Australia’s emergency crews mentally well.
17 Oct 2023
Formal recognition of rural generalists one step closer
Australia’s specialist general practice colleges are encouraging doctors to provide feedback on an application being assessed by the AMC.