13 Aug 2024

PBS additions for cancer and epilepsy

Tens of thousands of patients each year are set to benefit from several first-time additions, including Zyamis and Tecentriq SC.

13 Aug 2024

New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members

The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.

12 Aug 2024

Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal

New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.

12 Aug 2024

Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal

New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.

12 Aug 2024

Misdiagnosis ‘inevitable’ as WA widens pharmacy prescribing

GPs will be left out of the loop once again as WA joins other states in expanding the controversial program, despite dire warnings.

12 Aug 2024

How is VAD operating in each state?

An inaugural report assesses how voluntary assisted dying services are performing across Australia, and recommendations to improve care.

09 Aug 2024

UK GPs’ historic collective action ‘serves as a warning’

GPs have started a work-to-rule action that could go on ‘indefinitely’, leading some to ask if the same thing will happen in Australia?

09 Aug 2024

Female IMGs creating crucial support networks

It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.

09 Aug 2024

List of dementia risk factors grows

The addition of untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol have bumped up the number of modifiable risk factors to 14.

08 Aug 2024

Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare

An extension of Queensland’s controversial hormonal contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’ and ‘highly insulting’.