23 Feb 2023
Medicare structure worsens healthcare in deprived areas: RACGP
The ‘systematic underfunding of general practice’ is contributing to poorer outcomes, the college has said.
23 Feb 2023
NSW pharmacy contraceptive trial shortcuts women’s health and safety
The NSW Government’s decision to allow pharmacists to renew prescriptions for oral contraceptives, shortcuts women’s health and safety.
23 Feb 2023
Public statements must be a last resort
The AMA says Ahpra’s new power to make public statements about health practitioners before the conclusion of investigations must only be exercised in the most extreme situations and only as a last resort.
23 Feb 2023
GP member views sought on consultation item reform
AMA survey still open for GPs to feedback preferences for consultation item reform.
23 Feb 2023
Strong health budget needed to tackle rising patient costs
The AMA has called for this year’s federal budget to be a health budget, which must address the fact that the Medicare rebate has failed to keep up with rising practice costs.
23 Feb 2023
Limited Ozempic supplies to commence distribution in Australia
Updated information on the Ozempic shortage.
23 Feb 2023
Fake aged care occupational therapist convicted and fined $4,000
A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has today been convicted and sentenced to a $4,000 fine after pleading guilty in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court
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.