08 Apr 2024
Empowering GPs to turn the tide on mental health
SPONSORED: Want to upskill in mental health? Black Dog Institute, an RACGP-registered CPD provider, can help.
08 Apr 2024
‘I am concerned’: Practices warned about patient memberships
A new report suggests at least 98 clinics have instituted subscription or membership programs, despite rules against charging out-of-pocket fees as a prerequisite for bulk billing.
05 Apr 2024
Sydney home raided after Ozempic scam
The TGA is urging GPs ‘exercise deep caution’ after doctors were faxed ads promoting allegedly illegally compounded semaglutide.
05 Apr 2024
Are antipsychotics safe to use during pregnancy?
Researchers found no connections between the drugs and neurodevelopmental disorders in ‘reassuring’ news for mums.
05 Apr 2024
RACGP calls for basic work entitlements in Budget
The RACGP is pushing for Federal Government funding reform to increase basic work entitlements for GPs and subsidise training.
04 Apr 2024
In Practice: Am I billing correctly?
An upcoming webinar will cover everything GPs need to know about the recently tripled Medicare bulk billing incentive payments.
04 Apr 2024
ACT GPs expand free abortion access
General practices have been supported to carry out medical terminations at no cost, with experts now calling on other states to follow suit.
03 Apr 2024
Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP
The boost comes as Queensland and WA announce the rollout of subsidised flu vaccination programs to curb already surging cases.
02 Apr 2024
Opioid prescriptions are down – but is dependence?
While PBS listing revisions have potentially reduced opioid prescriptions, experts say more active treatment is required to reduce harm.
02 Apr 2024
Q fever vaccination added to the AIR
The immunisations, which can only be administered once in a person’s life, were previously tracked by a private meat processing company.