23 Nov 2023
New COVID-19 boosters approved for use in Australia
New monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
23 Nov 2023
Health Minister unveils $300 aged care incentive
Details are still lacking, but the payment will be available per patient, per year, while there will also be a $130 bonus for practices.
23 Nov 2023
How GPs can avoid overprescribing
We need to use our current antibiotics more wisely, write Professor Paul Glasziou and Assistant Professor Mina Bakhit.
23 Nov 2023
In Practice: PSR Bill passes
Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.
23 Nov 2023
Chiropractor reprimanded and conditions imposed following inappropriate relationship with a patient
A Queensland chiropractor has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on his registration after he failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a patient by engaging in a personal/sexual relationship with the patient shortly following the start of a therapeutic relationship.
22 Nov 2023
Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork - design brief
$6,000 grants available for your unique Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork!
22 Nov 2023
Should patients be able to immediately access results via MHR?
The DoH is looking to modernise My Health Record to include the default sharing of pathology and imaging reports, but the RACGP has concerns.
22 Nov 2023
Cash-strapped Aussies skipping the GP
But with almost four in every five general practice services being bulk billed, there are fears much of this cost-avoidance is due to perception, rather than reality.
22 Nov 2023
New chronic cough advice ‘well worth bookmarking’
A ‘comprehensive’ update to chronic cough advice suggests child‐specific management will improve clinical outcomes.
22 Nov 2023
RACGP Member Engagement Survey extended
Members are being urged to help drive the college’s advocacy efforts by sharing their views on what matters most to them.