26 Jul 2023
Scrap preference for video telehealth consultations: RACGP
The college has said the current MBS principle lacks evidence and could compromise access to care.
25 Jul 2023
‘A powerful tool’: Practices urged to take part in patient study
The survey is designed to help practices understand and compare the management of patients with chronic conditions, both at home and abroad.
25 Jul 2023
Plea for urgent youth mental health overhaul
Doctors say not enough help is being given to GPs doing the heavy lifting within an ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘inadequate’ system.
25 Jul 2023
‘Extraordinary’ for Australia: Murtagh translated to Mandarin
The translated ‘bible’ is set to strengthen Australian general practice’s international standing and improve collaboration.
25 Jul 2023
Donate a minute to give someone else a lifetime
This DonateLife Week, we're encouraging more Australians to sign up and support organ and tissue donation.
25 Jul 2023
Improving health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID)
A new research plan to improve health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (also called long COVID) will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it meets an urgent need.
25 Jul 2023
Meningococcal case 25 July 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a nine-month-old girl from metropolitan Adelaide. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
25 Jul 2023
Vaping products, medicinal cannabis and the wellness industry included in 2023-24 compliance and enforcement priorities
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published its import, advertising and supply compliance priorities for 2023-24, with nicotine vaping products, medicinal cannabis advertising, and the wellness and beauty industries among the focus areas.
24 Jul 2023
Meningococcal cases 24 July 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 55-year-old male from regional South Australia. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
24 Jul 2023
Former medical practitioner reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct involving scheduled medicines
A former Victorian medical practitioner has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for 12 months for professional misconduct involving scheduled medicines.