30 Aug 2023
RACGP to host MyMedicare webinars
GPs’ questions will be answered at the events, which will include representatives from the college and the Department of Health and Aged Care.
30 Aug 2023
Psychiatrist responds to GP’s open letter
When the ‘system’ is broken, it’s individual patients who feel it most acutely, writes RANZCP NSW Chair Dr Angelo Virgona.
30 Aug 2023
Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – August 2023
Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – August 2023
30 Aug 2023
Improving children’s mental health and wellbeing
A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan 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 will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.
30 Aug 2023
First Nations mental health and wellbeing support
This year, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (the Voice). If talk of the Voice is affecting your wellbeing, it is important to know there is support available.
30 Aug 2023
Product Information inserts are no longer required for injectable medicines administered by health professionals
From 1 September 2023, printed Product Information (PI) inserts won’t be required in the packaging of injectable medicines administered by health professionals.
30 Aug 2023
GP resources for voluntary assisted dying
New laws mean GPs are ‘almost certain’ to be asked about VAD, and an upcoming event aims to help them answer.
29 Aug 2023
Meningococcal case 29 August 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 14-year-old male from rural South Australia. The child has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
29 Aug 2023
Cancer screening may not extend life: Study
But a more personalised approach that matches screening recommendations to individual risk profiles may help overcome existing shortcomings.
29 Aug 2023
SARS-CoV-2 found on 45% of phones: Study
A systematic review suggests almost one in two mobile phones in hospitals harbour SARS-CoV-2, with authors calling for better infection control.