11 Oct 2023
Remove ‘blanket preference’ for video telehealth: Review
A report considering telehealth in Australia has recommended a key MBS telehealth principle be changed.
11 Oct 2023
Practice owner facing $5 million bill amid tax grab
It has been described as the ‘biggest existential threat to general practice’, and now a new GP-led petition is pleading for an end to Victoria’s payroll tax crisis.
11 Oct 2023
New tool to improve primary care research reporting
The guidelines aim to address the unique perspectives and approaches of primary care and improve translation to ‘real-world’ practice.
10 Oct 2023
‘Confused and unwell’: Light exposure’s impact on mental health
While too much night-time light can have adverse effects, more during the day could improve mood and wellbeing, world-first research finds.
10 Oct 2023
GPs urged to contact MPs about assignment of benefit concerns
The RACGP has issued a letter template for members, which includes a request to make verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth a permanent feature.
10 Oct 2023
Time to recognise GPs’ mental health contributions: RACGP President
New stats confirm general practice remains the cornerstone of Australia’s mental healthcare system, despite its role being taken for granted.
10 Oct 2023
Virtual care piloted for pregnant women
A new program has launched to urgently connect those with symptoms of pregnancy loss to a midwife, but GPs say they need to be kept in the loop.
09 Oct 2023
Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study
But this does not mean people should be cautious about early diagnosis, a GP with a special interest in children’s health has said.
09 Oct 2023
More paperwork would drive 94% to private billing: Poll
The newsGP survey results follow a move by Services Australia to introduce extra bureaucracy for bulk billed telehealth.
09 Oct 2023
'Government rolls out free shingles vaccine'
Five million older and vulnerable Australians will have access to the new, and more effective, Shingrix vaccine from next month.