14 Dec 2023

Resources to assist with PBS Authority required prescriptions

Doctors are advised of the Services Australia resources.

14 Dec 2023

Fake ‘integrative medicine’ nurse convicted

A Gold Coast woman who falsely claimed that she was a registered nurse to a business partner and a stakeholder, was today convicted after pleading guilty in the Magistrates’ Court of Queensland.

14 Dec 2023

WA ophthalmologist disqualified for two years for inappropriate sexual behaviour

A Western Australian medical practitioner has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for two years for professional misconduct.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers and administrators – Helping you to manage your Medical Research Future Fund grant

You can now find the information you need to manage your Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant in one convenient place.

14 Dec 2023

Nominate your organisation to manage the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

Calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned organisations to nominate to manage the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS).

14 Dec 2023

Mental health burden on the rise: AIHW

The latest Australian Burden of Disease Study is now out, showing some dramatic shifts in the past two decades.

14 Dec 2023

Cosmetic surgery safeguards undergo major facelift

GPs will have a bigger role to play in protecting patients from ‘cosmetic cowboys’, as part of a raft of changes cracking down on the trouble-plagued industry.

14 Dec 2023

In Practice: End of the CPD year

Members should aim to complete their 2023 CPD requirements by 31 December and can check their progress via myCPD.

14 Dec 2023

Keep cool as South East Queensland heats up

South East Queenslanders are urged to be on high alert for heat-related illness as a severe heatwave grips the region for the next few days.