01 Feb 2023
RACGP payroll tax media blitz continues
The college has taken out full-page ads in major Sydney newspapers ahead of the NSW election, urging the Premier to not ‘kill off’ general practice.
01 Feb 2023
New Parkinson’s drug listed on PBS
The adjunctive therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease will help to maximise the effectiveness and longevity of existing medication.
01 Feb 2023
Antibiotic resistance: Antidepressants an ‘overlooked phenomenon’
New Australian research has found a range of commonly prescribed medications for mental health can make bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
01 Feb 2023
A historic day’: RACGP welcomes return of GP training
As of 1 February, the AGPT program has officially transitioned back to Australia’s specialist medical colleges.
01 Feb 2023
Culture of medical training in the spotlight in 2022 Medical Training Survey
The latest annual national survey of Australia’s doctors in training reveals small but worrying signs of pressure on medical training
01 Feb 2023
Using big data to find the best health care for older Australians
Big data is giving us a whole picture of Australia’s ageing pathways for the first time. Professor Maria Inacio is working with this data from the Registry of Senior Australians. She aims to find the best aged care and health care services for older Australians
01 Feb 2023
Changes applying to evaluation of new substances for listed medicines
Background All listed medicines (AUST L listed medicines and AUST L(A) assessed listed medicines) may only contain ingredients included in the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (‘the Permissible Ingredients Determination’).
31 Jan 2023
RACGP calls for support as patients face ‘impossible choice’
Investment is needed now as long-term reforms will not arrive quickly enough for some people, the college’s pre-Budget submission says.
31 Jan 2023
Limited evidence behind decision to cut long phone consultations
Health researchers want longer phone consultations to be reinstated, saying there was ‘little evidence’ to support the change.
31 Jan 2023
Heart attack risk: Is expanded cholesterol testing warranted?
Some specialists say screening is needed to detect ‘bad cholesterol’ linked to heart attacks in younger people, but the RACGP is cautious.