17 May 2023
AHPRA naming laws in place despite ongoing reservations
Critics say the new powers deny practitioners natural justice, while a clause protecting regulators against legal action has been labelled ‘indefensible’.
17 May 2023
Identifying the ripple effects of problem gambling
GPs have ‘an amazing role’ in embedding discussion around risk and harms through routine assessments, says expert Dr Hester Wilson.
17 May 2023
A national nursing workforce strategy for Australia
To better support the nursing workforce, we are developing Australia’s first National Nursing Workforce Strategy. We are doing this through a partnership with Victoria and in collaboration with all Australian Governments.
17 May 2023
ACT FIRST TO BE AIRSMART, A SIGNIFICANT STEP FOR AUSTRALIA’S AIR QUALITY HEALTH
People in the ACT will be the first to see the roll-out of ‘AirSmart’ following a funding announcement by the ACT Government today.
17 May 2023
Updates to the Prescribing Updates to the Prescribing Medicines in Pregnancy database, May 2023Medicines in Pregnancy database, May 2023
The Prescription Medicines in Pregnancy database has now been updated to include the following new entries:
16 May 2023
Reproductive healthcare telehealth items extended
The move has been welcomed, particularly for women in remote areas, but advocates are calling for the items to be made permanent.
16 May 2023
The government has released the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan. The plan aims to enhance the accessibility and delivery of person-centred care for all Australian communities through a well
The Australian Government has released the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan. The plan will strengthen the nurse practitioner workforce to deliver more services to address the health needs of the Australian community.
16 May 2023
Obesity found to speed up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines
COVID vaccines are very effective, but new research suggests the immune response is not as strong in some groups.
16 May 2023
GLP-1 RA prescribing checks flagged
GPs may soon need Services Australia approval prior to prescribing the diabetes medications, following evidence of ‘high use’ outside of PBS restrictions.