01 Nov 2023
Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock
Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.
01 Nov 2023
Supporting families and providing end-of-life-care
GPs play a pivotal role in the care of people with advanced disease, writes palliative care specialist Associate Professor Mark Boughey.
01 Nov 2023
PBS arrangements during shortage of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 400 mg/57 mg per 5 mL oral suspension effective 1 November 2023
Due to the shortage of Curam Duo (amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL + clavulanic acid 57 mg/5 mL powder for oral liquid, 60 mL)
01 Nov 2023
National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from today
The shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has changed.
01 Nov 2023
Elective surgery four-year plan ensuring Tasmanians receive health care sooner
Tasmanians are continuing to benefit from a $196 million plan to drive down the elective surgery waiting list, with the latest progress report showing Tasmanians are receiving their surgery sooner.
01 Nov 2023
Lived experience influences design of the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
Patient bedrooms, birthing suites and staff stations are among new prototype rooms that have been developed to replicate the new $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, providing a first look at key spaces planned for the state-of-the-art hospital.
31 Oct 2023
‘Continuing relationships build solidarity’: Iona Heath
The renowned former GP fears the globe is ‘teetering on the brink of destruction’, telling WONCA 2023 primary care must be better valued.
31 Oct 2023
GPs call for certainty after Treasurer’s baffling payroll promise
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has said he will intervene if general practices face insolvency – but the move has not impressed GPs.