25 Jan 2023
Should an urgent care standard be established?
With more urgent care centres on the way, one GP makes the case for introducing consistency across jurisdictions – but not all agree.
24 Jan 2023
Healthcare reform debate heats up ahead of National Cabinet
The RACGP has warned against the use of ‘band-aid’ solutions to fix Medicare, amid calls for private insurers to cover GP gap payments and ‘empowering’ allied health to extend their scope of practice.
23 Jan 2023
Government flags shift in fee-for-service model
Minister says reforms will involve every health professional ‘working to their scope of practice’, while RACGP stresses importance of GP stewardship.
05 Jan 2023
Health reform an ‘urgent priority’: Premiers’ new year push
Health reform an ‘urgent priority’: Premiers’ new year push
12 Jan 2023
Research finds trees in urban spaces promote heart health
An analysis of 10 years of hospitalisation and death data shows urban green space, particularly trees, can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
12 Jan 2023
Antibiotics linked to inflammatory bowel disease
Research shows a particularly high association between antibiotics and inflammatory bowel disease in mid-life and with repeated antibiotic courses.
12 Jan 2023
Most long COVID symptoms subside within a year of mild infection: Study
The large-scale Israeli study also suggests that vaccination reduces the chance of breathlessness, one of the most common post-COVID symptoms.
11 Jan 2023
GPs with double lives: Authors part 2
Dr Jacinta Halloran and Dr Leah Kaminsky discuss how writing not only provides a fulfilling alternate career but can be a form of self-care.
10 Jan 2023
New fitness-to-drive test could streamline process for GPs
The test, currently in development, will be focused on patients living with dementia and is designed to be performed in consulting rooms.
10 Jan 2023
‘Little faith’ in vexatious notifications filter
A college submission to the Health Practitioner Ombudsman has suggested a number of improvements for AHPRA’s processes.