06 Aug 2024
GP killed in crocodile attack
Dr David Hogbin is being remembered as a ‘wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and doctor’ following his death.
05 Aug 2024
Identifying the abuse of older people
SPONSORED: GPs, clinicians, and health professionals play an important role in identifying and potentially preventing this abuse.
05 Aug 2024
Embed mental health screening for prostate cancer diagnoses: Study
New research provides further insights about the need for ongoing, holistic care for men diagnosed with the cancer.
05 Aug 2024
GP incentives review ‘nothing but disrespectful’
The RACGP President lashed out at its recommended new payment architecture, saying it ignores GPs’ advice and devalues the profession.
02 Aug 2024
First Nations healthcare access gaps laid bare
New AIHW data found 17% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have ‘poor access’ to a GP, and that increases with remoteness.
02 Aug 2024
Wegovy launches in Australia
The manufacturer assured GPs supply planning has been its priority amid critical Ozempic shortages, but concerns remain over Wegovy’s availability.
02 Aug 2024
‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak
Winning an RACGP award helped promote the preventive healthcare the rural generalist provides to his remote community.
01 Aug 2024
In Practice: My Health Record education kit
The RACGP’s updated self-directed learning activity is designed to help GPs better understand MHR and their own legal obligations.
01 Aug 2024
More red tape is on the way after the PBAC recommended GPs gain additional approval before starting patients on Qtern 5/10.
More red tape is on the way after the PBAC recommended GPs gain additional approval before starting patients on Qtern 5/10.
01 Aug 2024
COVID-19 Risk Calculator expanded
GPs can now use the tool to undertake a personalised assessment for patients’ risk of developing long COVID-19 six months after infection.