20 Dec 2023
Avoid food poisoning this festive season
People celebrating the festive season are being reminded of simple measures to ensure food stays safe to eat this summer as temperatures heat up.
20 Dec 2023
Former psychologist reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration and prohibited from providing health services
A former Queensland psychologist has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for 24 months for professional misconduct that included providing non-evidence-based treatments and not maintaining adequate clinical records.
20 Dec 2023
Nurse's registration suspended for sexual harassment of four colleagues
A male nurse who sexually harassed four female colleagues has been reprimanded and suspended from practising by a tribunal for eight months.
20 Dec 2023
New Aged Care Act consultation now open
Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act is open until 16 February 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.
20 Dec 2023
Express your interest in guiding the Medical Research Future Fund’s Australian Brain Cancer Mission
We are seeking expressions of interest for 2 Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory panels (EAPs). Applications close 10 February 2024.
19 Dec 2023
‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight
Towns turned to islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.
19 Dec 2023
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition
Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
19 Dec 2023
Syphilis rates triple in 10 years amid STI spike
Experts say it is ‘concerning’ to see infections on the rise despite a decrease in testing, and are urging patients to seek out their GP.
19 Dec 2023
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact
The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
19 Dec 2023
Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council appointments
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council has reappointed Andrea Coote and appointed Professor Valerie Braithwaite.