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.