07 Nov 2023
Senate menopause inquiry called
Members of the Upper House will look into the health and economic effect of perimenopause and menopause.
06 Nov 2023
Semaglutide shortage sparks patient demands for alternatives
But in Australia, the new drug generating the most interest is still in its infancy – and not yet listed on the PBS.
06 Nov 2023
New clinical guideline for abortion care released
The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care
03 Nov 2023
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’
One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
03 Nov 2023
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline
Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
08 Nov 2023
Complaints about AHPRA notifications increase by 39%: Ombudsman
While overall complaints about the regulator went down over the past year, its notifications process has come under heavy scrutiny.
08 Nov 2023
Clinic preparedness key to surviving Optus collapse
Medical centres were among the 10 million victims of the telco’s nationwide outage, but backup systems helped keep the doors open.
08 Nov 2023
‘I like to think I’ve made a difference’
For more than two decades, this GP has harnessed a passion for remote health to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities.
03 Nov 2023
‘We are heading for a crisis’: Can GP home visits be revived?
They used to be a staple of general practice, but home visits have more than halved in recent years. GPs give their take on the situation.
02 Nov 2023
In Practice: MBS online tool updated NOV
November ushered in a host of changes to the MBS. The RACGP’s online tool is designed to help GPs keep up to date with billing.