06 Apr 2023
Former medical practitioner reprimanded, disqualified for 12 months for professional misconduct
A retired Victorian medical practitioner has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for 12 months for professional misconduct.
06 Apr 2023
Telehealth exemptions for PCR tests extended
Patients who meet the COVID ‘high-risk’ criteria have had the telehealth temporary exemption rule extended to 31 December.
06 Apr 2023
PBAC Public Summary Documents – December 2022 meeting
PBAC Public Summary Documents – December 2022 meeting
06 Apr 2023
Australian Private Hospital Association 40th National Congress
The AMA spoke at the event on the needs to ensure patients and clinical autonomy are not undermined in the private health system reform process.
06 Apr 2023
"Round table identifies actions to encourage a career in general practice"
The key message from last week’s AMA Council of Doctors in Training virtual roundtable was that to improve the attractiveness of general practice as a career, significant investment into general practice is required by governments.
06 Apr 2023
Round table identifies actions to encourage a career in general practice
The key message from last week’s AMA Council of Doctors in Training virtual roundtable was that to improve the attractiveness of general practice as a career, significant investment into general practice is required by governments.
05 Apr 2023
Two Australians diagnosed with mesothelioma each day: AIHW
While symptoms of the deadly disease can take decades to present, GPs need to be aware of full occupational history, an expert says.
05 Apr 2023
GPs concerned over ‘disruptive’ fluticasone PBS restrictions
Patients aged six and under will now have to be seen by a paediatrician or respiratory physician to access a PBS script for the asthma medication.
05 Apr 2023
Around 50% of pharmacists intend to quit by 2033: Study
And with pharmacy already experiencing workforce shortages, the RACGP Vice President is concerned expanding their scope of practice will make matters worse.
05 Apr 2023
Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open
Nurses and midwives are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration. You will soon receive an email from Ahpra providing access to online renewal. Remember, if you do not renew your registration by 31 May 2023, you will incur a late fee