04 Oct 2023
Brain health and risk reduction: The GP’s role
If dementia risk factors can be targeted in early and mid-life, GPs have an opportunity to make a real difference, writes Dr Steph Daly.
04 Oct 2023
PBS lists once-a-day pill for chronic psoriasis
While GPs cannot initiate treatment with the medication, they still have a clear role in identifying eligible patients.
04 Oct 2023
‘We need to be more aware of the impact of disability’
The disability royal commission report has laid bare huge issues, but gaps remain in understanding how GPs would be supported in addressing them.
04 Oct 2023
Questions persist around pharmacist prescribing education
The RACGP has once again raised serious concerns about diagnosis and training, as a second round of consultation on the changes kicks off.
04 Oct 2023
Safety of aged care community at heart of new MOU
Better sharing of information to keep aged care patients safe is behind the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Aged Care and Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC).
04 Oct 2023
Members of the Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub visit Australia
Learn about the recent visit from Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH) members and find out how we’re building workforce capability and promoting the use of technology in aged care.
04 Oct 2023
SA Seniors Card celebrates 30 years
South Australia’s Seniors Card program is celebrating 30 years of helping older South Australians enjoy life and age well.
04 Oct 2023
Online renewal for pharmacists is now open
Pharmacists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration. You will soon receive an email from Ahpra providing access to online renewal. Be sure to renew before 30 November 2023, to avoid a late fee.
03 Oct 2023
‘Catastrophically worse’: Rural GP begging for change
An award-winning doctor is calling for an overhaul of registrar allocations, saying regional medicine is in an ‘existential crisis’.
03 Oct 2023
Does menstruation play a part in diabetes diagnosis?
Researchers have suggested lowering HbA1c cut-offs for premenopausal women, but Australian GPs say more investigation is needed.