20 Jul 2023
New approach needed to ensure Australia’s public hospitals are adequately funded
Low indexation of the National Efficient Price has functioned as a cost saving exercise rather than being an actual reflection of the public hospital needs
19 Jul 2023
Meningococcal cases 19 July 2023
Two unrelated cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been notified in a 36-year-old male and a 13-year-old female from metropolitan Adelaide.
19 Jul 2023
Are casual references to psychological issues impacting clinical care?
While the broad acceptance of mental health care has reduced stigma, researchers say emotions like sadness are being ‘pathologised, rather than normalised’.
19 Jul 2023
‘Primordial prevention’ key to cutting RHD deaths: Coroner
A report has been released into the deaths of three Aboriginal women, whose treatment was the focus of a Four Corners program last year.
19 Jul 2023
Study identifies main source of Strep A transmission
Researchers say that prevention and control strategies such as vaccines should consider the role of throat carriage, not just skin infections.
18 Jul 2023
Drug ‘significantly’ slows Alzheimer’s progression: Study
A clinical trial of donanemab has now been peer reviewed and published, indicating it can decelerate decline in the disease’s early stages.
18 Jul 2023
Living with long COVID: Part 2
The second half of GP Dr Fiona Mackintosh’s interview about post-COVID-19 symptoms focuses on perception, management, and continuity of care.
18 Jul 2023
More respect needed for ‘Craft of Generalism’: GP
A prominent general practice academic says there is an urgent need to clarify the value and expertise of generalist approaches in healthcare.
18 Jul 2023
Ban tobacco and vape political donations: RACGP
It is among the college suggestions for proposed laws aimed at ensuring Australia remains a ‘world leader’ in tobacco control.
18 Jul 2023
2023 Mental health and alcohol and other drug workforce personnel survey
The 2023 Mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) Workforce Personnel Survey is now open.