27 Nov 2023
Former medical practitioner reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for four years for professional misconduct
A former medical practitioner has been reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration for four years and ordered to pay $4000 in costs after having an inappropriate personal and sexual relationship with a patient.
27 Nov 2023
Consultation begins on new guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dental
Consultation begins on new guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dental
27 Nov 2023
Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
26 Nov 2023
Whittle Ward marks significant milestone in providing palliative care in Tasmania
Dedicated Southern Tasmanian palliative care service, the JW Whittle Ward, has marked 30 years of serving the community from its current location.
24 Nov 2023
ADHD medications linked to heart conditions
A new study has found patients using long-term treatments are slightly more likely to develop hypertension or arterial disease, but experts say the risk is worth the reward.
24 Nov 2023
Vale Dennis Pashen
A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.
24 Nov 2023
All resolutions passed at 66th RACGP AGM
Members voted to usher through a number of amendments to the college’s Constitution, as well as updates to director and President remuneration.
24 Nov 2023
COVID-19 update 24 November 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 2,065 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
23 Nov 2023
AMA ‘Clear the hospital logjam’ wins Campaign of the Year Award
The AMA has won this year’s Associations Forum Award for External Campaign of the Year for its Clear the hospital logjam campaign.
23 Nov 2023
AMA recognises leading doctors with awards
Three leading Victorian doctors have been recognised with significant AMA awards for their outstanding contributions to the medical profession.