30 Nov 2023
AMA President advocating for GPs at parliament
Professor Steve Robson called on MPs and the federal government to put an end to the GP payroll tax grab unfolding in several jurisdictions.
30 Nov 2023
AMA applauds government’s strong action on vaping
The federal government has moved quickly to implement initial changes to protect Australians from the harms of vaping.
30 Nov 2023
Expanding palliative care services to support the community in Northern Tasmania
Specialist Palliative Care services are expanding from 5 to 7 days a week, including public holidays, to improve care, advice and support in Northern Tasmania as part of a new pilot program.
30 Nov 2023
Hospitals North staff recognised for 25 years' service
More than 40 Hospitals North staff achieved a major employment milestone this year – 25 years’ service.
30 Nov 2023
Staff specialists deliver emergency skills workshop to rural and regional health workers
Specialists from the Royal Hobart Hospital and Tasmanian Health Service’s southern region will this week host 30 medical and nursing staff and rural general practitioners as part of a program to upskill more Tasmanian health staff and improve emergency care in rural and regional areas.
30 Nov 2023
Should all children be screened for coeliac disease?
Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.
30 Nov 2023
In Practice: Demystifying Medicare
The RACGP has prepared responses to a broad range of questions around the MBS, which members can access via the college website.
30 Nov 2023
‘Completely preventable’ asthma deaths skyrocket by 32%
The concerning trend saw 467 Australians die last year, but experts say most could have been avoided with the right safeguards in place.
30 Nov 2023
How improving cultural safety can lead to better outcomes
Harnessing transformation and culturally safe values within the healthcare system are central to Indigenous health leader Janine Mohamed.
30 Nov 2023
RACGP announces CEO departure
Paul Wappett has left his position with immediate effect and a global search to find his replacement is underway.