26 Apr 2023
National Board now accepting additional English language tests
The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration
26 Apr 2023
Public consultation on the glossary of accreditation terms
The Accreditation Committee (the committee) invites you to provide feedback on its draft proposed initial glossary of accreditation terms.
26 Apr 2023
National Boards now accepting additional English language tests
The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
26 Apr 2023
Reported Meningococcal Infection Case
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a woman in her 80s from rural South Australia. The patient has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
26 Apr 2023
$50 million to support research in to Long COVID
The Australian Government has announced additional funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). PASC is commonly known as Long COVID.
26 Apr 2023
Should GPs have to write referrals for cosmetic surgery?
The new requirement is part of a host of reforms aimed at cleaning up the industry, but there is disagreement over its appropriateness.
26 Apr 2023
Extended dispensing a ‘win for patients’
Hundreds of medications will become eligible for 60-day supply from September in a move likely to save the healthcare system billions.
26 Apr 2023
Why TSH test results can lead to over-testing, over-treatment
Lifestyle review is recommended as the first intervention to reduce risk of unnecessary patient harms and resource wastage.
25 Apr 2023
Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline: Research
A small study suggests the symptoms may occur even in the absence of co-morbidities, but a GP sleep expert says more evidence is needed.
25 Apr 2023
Cranberry juice can prevent some recurrent UTIs: Cochrane Review
Consuming cranberry reduces the chance of repeat UTIs for women, children, and people more susceptible to them due to medical procedures.