23 Feb 2023
What is general practice?
The RACGP Standards Committee is seeking feedback on the draft definition of a general practice to inform its implementation.
23 Feb 2023
Updates on Implementation of Recommendations from the Child Safe Governance Review
Critical steps to strengthen child safety in our hospitals and health settings have been taken as the Tasmanian Government implements the recommendations from the Child Safe Governance Review
23 Feb 2023
Confirmed case of measles in Launceston
Public Health has confirmed a case of measles was diagnosed in Launceston on 22 February 2023. The case is now in isolation in the Launceston General Hospital. Contact tracing is underway to identify people who may have been exposed to the case while they were infectious.
23 Feb 2023
Potential blood donation changes for MSM
A shift to indivdual risk assessments has been floated, as has allowing men who have sex with men to donate plasma.
23 Feb 2023
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s
The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.
22 Feb 2023
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
22 Feb 2023
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study
Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
22 Feb 2023
Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know
A series of MBS changes impacting general practice will go live on 1 March.
22 Feb 2023
‘Strong Born’ a new campaign supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to yarn about FASD
Today, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) supported by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), will launch the Strong Born campaign
21 Feb 2023
Pharmacist Scholarship Applications Open
NACCHO is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2nd year of the NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship* which provides subsidy and support for prospective or current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy students.