06 Sep 2023
RACGP backs ‘comprehensive’ abortion care guideline
The college was invited to give feedback on the draft RANZCOG evidence-based clinical guideline.
06 Sep 2023
Plea for eczema strategy to address ‘neglected disease’
Sufferers say they are lost in a ‘treatment maze’, left thousands of dollars out of pocket, sore, itchy, and still with no answers.
05 Sep 2023
WONCA obesity panel set to tackle growing issue
An international group of experts will explore various elements of a chronic health issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent.
04 Sep 2023
GP’s defamation battle settles out of court
It cost three years and $700,000, but a hard-fought legal battle is finally over for Melbourne GP, Dr Adam Smith.
05 Sep 2023
AHPRA reveals next phase of cosmetic medicine crackdown
Botox, fillers, and social media influencers will be in the medical regulator’s sights, as the number of botched procedures skyrockets.
04 Sep 2023
How to treat co-existing insomnia and sleep apnoea
While the comorbid condition can be managed in general practice, the pace of emerging research has made it challenging for GPs to stay up to speed.
04 Sep 2023
Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI
The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.
01 Sep 2023
RENTOKIL INITIAL PARTNERS WITH ASTHMA AUSTRALIA TO EDUCATE AUSTRALIANS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY
With 2.7 million Australians affected by asthma in Australia1, Rentokil Initial has launched a new partnership with Asthma Australia to educate Aussies on the benefits of indoor air quality in reducing asthma and allergy symptoms
01 Sep 2023
‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine
The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.
01 Sep 2023
RACGP’s seven-point plan for general practice and the NDIS
The relationship between general practice and the NDIS has not always been easy. Here is what the college believes could make it better.