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.
30 Jan 2023
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable
A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.
30 Jan 2023
IVF does not affect child development: Study
Research shows equal development and educational outcomes for IVF and spontaneously conceived children.
30 Jan 2023
Reports of ‘million-dollar’ GP packages labelled canary in the workforce coalmine
The Shire of Quairading is the latest local council to dig into its own pockets in a desperate attempt to source a GP – but the RACGP Rural Chair predicts it will not be the last.
30 Jan 2023
Providers of new Family and Carer-led Centres announced
Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system is set to provide better support to the families, carers and supporters of people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges