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.
05 Oct 2023
In Practice: DoH seeks feedback on how it provides information
Healthcare professionals have been asked to complete a 10-minute survey exploring how they would like to receive departmental updates.
06 Oct 2023
Viral weight loss drug linked to pancreatitis
Semaglutide could be putting patients at greater risk of severe gastrointestinal complications when used for obesity management.
05 Oct 2023
Diabetes policies should reflect GPs’ ‘central role’: RACGP
The college has put forward 17 recommendations which it says ‘would greatly contribute’ to better diabetes care.
05 Oct 2023
Wastewater confirms high level of antimicrobial resistance in aged care
More than 90 resistant E. coli isolates were identified from just three facilities, suggesting concerning rates among one of Australia’s most vulnerable groups.