03 Feb 2023
Survey shows positive signs for GPs in training
The results of this year’s Medical Training Survey are broadly encouraging for general practice, but there are a few concerning trends
03 Feb 2023
Strengthening Medicare report recommends funding longer consultations
Greater investment to support multidisciplinary teams in general practice has also been proposed, but increased Medicare rebates are not mentioned.
03 Feb 2023
ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements
ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements
03 Feb 2023
Pharmacy led pushes for extended, independent scope of practice threaten to erode the quality of primary health care provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health organisation (NACCHO) represents 145 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations nationally.
03 Feb 2023
World Cancer Day – Closing the Care Gap
The avoidable mortality rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is over 3 times that of other Australians.
03 Feb 2023
Paracetamol pack sizes likely to be reduced: TGA
A decision to change the Poisons Standard and cut maximum pack sizes in supermarkets and pharmacies is now going out to consultation.
02 Feb 2023
"Welcome to 2023 webinar for AMA members"
AMA President Professor Steve Robson and Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen invite members to take part in an interactive webinar this month.
02 Feb 2023
Keep your cool as Queensland swelters
Queenslanders are urged to be on alert for heat-related illness with the current heatwave expected to last till the end of the week
02 Feb 2023
AJGP revamp to launch first edition of 2023
The AJGP cover design has undergone an update to enable easier navigation of what’s in each issue and referencing articles