02 Feb 2023
AMA Medical Fees Indexation review findings and adjustment
Updated information for AMA members and Fees List subscribers.
02 Feb 2023
Dementia strategy and plan must have GPs at the core
GPs must be central to any dementia strategy and dementia prevention activities, says the AMA.
02 Feb 2023
World Cancer Day timely reminder of suboptimal care lung cancer patients endure due to chronic lack of funding
This World Cancer Day (4 February), spare a thought for the 22,800 Australians currently living with lung cancer who have a low survival rate and limited access to specialist care — despite lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in Australia.
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.