12 Apr 2023
Medical practitioner reprimanded and suspended for professional misconduct involving inappropriate prescribing
A Queensland medical practitioner has been reprimanded and suspended for three months by a tribunal for professional misconduct involving inappropriate prescribing
12 Apr 2023
Stalwart of ‘powerful specialty’ rewarded with professorship
Professor Charlotte Hespe reflects on recent academic achievements and her ‘forever goal’ of a sustainable general practice system
12 Apr 2023
New home for ‘on the go’ CPD
The myCPD app is designed let members manage their continuing professional development from anywhere, on any device.
12 Apr 2023
Senate probe into ADHD under way
The inquiry is considering diagnosis and support for people with ADHD, with most GPs reporting a large increase in referral requests.
11 Apr 2023
Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders
But experts are still cautioning against unregulated use of the treatment without a clinical assessment and prescription.
11 Apr 2023
Review finds nature prescriptions benefit physical and mental health
A meta-analysis of 28 studies found recipients had reduced blood pressure, as well as lower depression and anxiety scores.
11 Apr 2023
Doubts over Guild push to reduce medicine co-payment
The RACGP’s President says the initiative, which will cost taxpayers more than $900 million over four years, will do little to reduce costs for patients and taxpayers.
11 Apr 2023
The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically
The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?
11 Apr 2023
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Consultation
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Consultation
10 Apr 2023
Health Minister responds to RACGP concerns over latest compliance campaign
Mark Butler has sought to provide clarity over letters sent to nearly 600 GPs who were co-claiming MBS item 10997 with Chronic Disease Management items.