07 Aug 2023
Special supplement shines a light on role of education in growing Australia’s rural health workforce
The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner has partnered with the Medical Journal of Australia to produce a special supplement that shines a light on the important role education plays in developing and growing Australia’s regional, rural, and remote health workforce.
05 Aug 2023
BCNA alarmed about delays in diagnosis and access to treatment for breast cancer in Queensland
BCNA alarmed about delays in diagnosis and access to treatment for breast cancer in Queensland
04 Aug 2023
Rise in success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
The latest RACGP CCE exam saw a 100% pass rate among the cohort, which has been hailed as a ‘phenomenal achievement’.
04 Aug 2023
Complexities of genetic carrier screening in focus
With MBS access to screening starting soon for those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, newsGP looks at the likely impact on GPs.
04 Aug 2023
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland
The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.
04 Aug 2023
COVID-19 update 4 August 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 526 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
03 Aug 2023
Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners - 03 August 2023
Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
03 Aug 2023
‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study
Analysis of life expectancy and disease burden in The Lancet also suggests Australia compares poorly to similar OECD countries for mental health.
03 Aug 2023
Grant program opens to develop silicosis training
Proposals are being sought for the training of healthcare professionals to help the diagnosis and treatment of dust diseases.