14 Jul 2023
COVID-19 update 14 July 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 802 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
14 Jul 2023
Regional town set to benefit from supervision program
Another rural area in dire need of GPs is set to welcome a registrar under the RACGP’s remote supervision program.
13 Jul 2023
Message to pregnant women: it’s ‘not too late to vaccinate’
A webinar this week saw stakeholders come together to discuss the importance of pregnant mothers receiving free vaccinations against influenza.
13 Jul 2023
AMA backs easing of MS-2 Step restrictions with an eye to patient safety
The AMA supports the easing of restrictions for pregnant women seeking a doctor to prescribe MS-2 Step, saying it will improve access to reproductive healthcare services while calling for a continuing focus on patient safety.
13 Jul 2023
AMA calls for action on oral health inequities
The AMA is calling for national action to improve oral health care access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
13 Jul 2023
Information on shortages of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens
The TGA has advised of a shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens and has created an SSSI to help manage the shortage.
13 Jul 2023
How should GPs discuss weight with their patients?
A high-profile body image advocate wants doctors to stop raising the issue, but clinicians say there are ways to sensitively approach the topic.
13 Jul 2023
RACGP backs Voice to Parliament
The constitutional change would help drive changes to improve outcomes for Indigenous people and address health system inequity, the college says.
13 Jul 2023
‘No objection’ to PSR improvement bill: RACGP
The college will not oppose legislation prompted by the Medicare compliance review, but still wants to be consulted on panel appointments.
13 Jul 2023
In Practice: Women in Public Health
A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.