17 Nov 2023
GPs’ role in early detection of oral cancer now easier
A new CPD activity aims to upskill GPs in prevention counselling, early identification and referral pathways for the cancer.
17 Nov 2023
‘Robust framework’ key to telehealth best practice: RACGP
As telehealth guidelines are put under the microscope, the college says any government changes which fragment care will put patient safety at risk.
17 Nov 2023
Huge backing for independent MBS rebate body
More than four in five newsGP readers have said they would welcome an independent statutory body to set the level of MBS rebates.
16 Nov 2023
Healthcare key to reducing prisoners’ reoffending risk
A mental health crisis is sweeping through prisons, with half of all inmates diagnosed before being incarcerated, according to new Australian data.
14 Nov 2023
PBS authority process needs ‘serious revamp’: RACGP
The ‘administrative and bureaucratic burden’ diverts GPs from patient care and contributes to burnout, the college has said.
14 Nov 2023
Number of notifications against doctors falls
AHPRA’s annual report also reveals a $25 million surge in employee costs due to a push to meet workforce objectives and regulatory changes.
16 Nov 2023
Could more hospital outpatients be discharged to GPs earlier?
According to new research, hospital specialists say 20–60% of patients seen in their outpatient clinics could be managed in primary care.
16 Nov 2023
Respiratory-related antimicrobial prescribing ‘too high’: AURA 2023
Hundreds of Australians die each year due to drug-resistant infections exacerbated by antimicrobial overuse, according to the ACSQHC.
15 Nov 2023
Improving neuroendocrine cancer care amongst GPs
SPONSORED: The disease is more prevalent than ovarian and brain cancer, but many medical professionals still don’t know the symptoms.
13 Nov 2023
Telehealth bulk billing reprieve on the way
Better integrated digital assignment of benefit forms are set to provide relief for GPs currently trapped in an ‘administrative nightmare’.