13 Jan 2023
Next steps for new Alzheimer’s treatment
Approved this month in the US, Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab is yet to undergo the regulatory approval process in Australia.
09 Jan 2023
New antiviral may offer ‘less cumbersome’ COVID treatment option
The Chinese-developed oral antiviral reportedly achieves similar outcomes to Paxlovid, but with fewer side effects and drug–drug interactions.
09 Jan 2023
Which baby sleep interventions are most effective?
With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.
18 Aug 2023
Call for ‘urgent intervention’ after practice receives $800k tax bill
The RACGP has warned Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews of widespread clinic shutdowns unless his state changes its approach to payroll tax.
17 Aug 2023
In Practice: Children with suspected serious bacterial infection
GPs have been issued a reminder about swift antibiotic treatment in paediatric cases of serious bacterial infection.
17 Aug 2023
Deadline looms for sign-up to centralised prescribing
The Department of Health and Aged Care is urging practices that have not registered for the national Prescription Delivery Service to do so.
16 Aug 2023
Concerns over possible telehealth indemnity gaps
The RACGP has queried some insurers’ policies towards exemptions to the ‘established clinical relationship’ requirement.
16 Aug 2023
Primary care research body celebrates 40 years
The AAAPC is marking its 40th anniversary with a focus on ‘giving back’ to its membership.
15 Aug 2023
Rewards program tied to bulk billing triggers patient data concern
A major medical chain is asking patients to choose between subsidised healthcare and privacy, a Choice investigation has alleged.
15 Aug 2023
Plea to Premier Minns as NSW and Victoria ‘exposed’ by payroll ruling
Both states issued a ruling for medical centres last Friday, a move one tax expert has described as ‘a real risk’ to practices.