05 Sep 2024
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend
GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.
05 Sep 2024
GPs warned of meningococcal B ‘major outbreak’
GPs are urged to encourage their patients to get vaccinated against the deadly disease, as case numbers continue to rise in Queensland.
05 Sep 2024
In Practice: GP24 full program available
This year’s RACGP conference offers a dynamic program for all attendees at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
04 Sep 2024
Census debate highlights GPs’ need for inclusive data
One GP expert says comprehensive data on all Australian populations is vital for doctors, as well as wider health planning.
04 Sep 2024
Promising new treatment for incurable prostate cancer
Groundbreaking Australian research has unveiled a promising new treatment for patients with aggressive and therapy-resistant cancer.
04 Sep 2024
Tasmania moves to tighten vape laws
The State Government plans to override federal laws and keep its ban on vape sales for under 18s, but the RACGP warns this will create confusion.
04 Sep 2024
GPs must be equipped to ‘deliver the care our patients deserve’
The RACGP President has laid bare the changes facing general practice and the remedies needed, speaking directly to the nation’s healthcare decision makers.
04 Sep 2024
Pioneering registrar labels remote posting a ‘wonderful experience’
The first participant in a new initiative aimed at addressing rural workforce shortages is learning at a rate she ‘never expected’.
03 Sep 2024
GPs alongside oncologists key for melanoma outcomes
The latest AJGP shines a light on new drugs, and GPs’ central role in collaborating with oncologists as part of multidisciplinary teams.
03 Sep 2024
False positive breast screens may discourage further testing
Research has shown that women who receive false positive results after breast screening are less likely to go back for further testing.