30 Jun 2023
Psychedelic prescribing to begin for PTSD and depression
Experts are split on whether Australia is prepared for psychedelic-assisted therapy, but GPs need to be ready to answer questions and refer patients.
30 Jun 2023
What GPs need to know about opioid dependency changes
The new scheme will benefit tens of thousands, but the small implementation window could be tricky to navigate, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
29 Jun 2023
COVID telehealth expansion
More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
29 Jun 2023
Relationship with a patient sees enrolled nurse’s registration cancelled
A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient.
29 Jun 2023
Upcoming Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.
29 Jun 2023
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study
The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
29 Jun 2023
GP aged care standards launched for the first time
New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
29 Jun 2023
Paediatricians back greater GP role in ADHD care
Regulatory consistency and supporting GPs to take on a larger portion of care would ease pressure on the system, a Senate Inquiry has been told.
29 Jun 2023
AMA support for LGBTQIA+ patients
At the end of Pride Month, the AMA has re-stated its support for the LGBTQIA+ community and the medical professionals who provide care for them.
29 Jun 2023
AMA attends RACP child health roundtable
Important issues affecting the health of children in care and protection services were discussed at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ roundtable.