23 Apr 2024
What are nitazenes?
The synthetically produced opioids are more potent than fentanyl and have recently been detected in Australia.
23 Apr 2024
Bird flu threat a ‘test of how our response systems work’
Although the H5N1 virus is not currently in Australia, experts say it is only a matter of time. How can GPs be best prepared?
22 Apr 2024
Health Minister ‘very worried’ about payroll tax impacts
Mark Butler has urged state governments to ‘listen closely’ to GPs and their concerns, or risk undoing bulk-billing and Medicare reforms.
22 Apr 2024
Antripsychotics fo dementia raise ‘risk of serious harm’: Study
From pneumonia to heart attacks, new research revealed the drugs do more harm than first thought, with the risks highest soon after initiation.
22 Apr 2024
Responding to requests for unnecessary tests
SPONSORED: There is a good reason why the word ‘necessary’ often appears when it comes to the provision and funding of medical services.
18 Apr 2024
Menopause mysteries: How we can improve outcomes
Upskilling in diagnosis and treatment can have profound benefits for patients – including many GPs – writes Dr Ceri Cashell.
19 Apr 2024
In Practice: Digital health Q&A
The RACGP is hosting a forum for GPs to learn more about digital health tools, electronic prescribing, My Health Record, and sharing patient data.
19 Apr 2024
How GPs can break down barriers for rural abuse victims
A new study is shining a light on sexual violence and high revictimisation rates outside cities, with GPs key to providing subtle and gentle care.
19 Apr 2024
Study shows long COVID symptoms resolve for most
But research is needed to understand what can be done for the one in three people with ongoing symptoms after two years.
19 Apr 2024
Warning issued on point-of-care testing compliance
Despite thousands of MBS claims, the DoHAC understands no clinics are approved for the HbA1c test, sparking calls for practices to get accredited.