06 Sep 2024
RACGP slams sweeping pharmacy scope expansion
NSW pharmacists will be allowed to autonomously treat several more conditions, in an unexpected move labelled ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’.
06 Sep 2024
Consultants of sting: Attitudes towards primary care in dire straits
As a final-year medical student, Sasenie Jayanetty shares her insights on the future of general practice from the perspective of a next-generation doctor.
06 Sep 2024
Mobile medical clinic opens in Melbourne
The GP-led clinic aims to ease the health burden to the homeless community by providing safe and free access to primary care.
06 Sep 2024
Release of North West Hospitals Masterplan
A 20-year vision to transform healthcare in the North West and meet the future needs of the North West community has been released.
06 Sep 2024
Works progressing on Mersey Community Hospital Outpatients and Theatres
Redevelopment of the Mersey Community Hospital Outpatients Clinics and Operating Theatres has reached a major milestone, with the first new clinical spaces now open, as part of the staged handover of the new facilities.
06 Sep 2024
Roundtable helps bridge the gap between mental health and AOD services
South Western Sydney PHN’s Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Roundtable 8 brought together experts, service providers and community members at Rydges Campbelltown on Thursday, 29 August.
06 Sep 2024
Foundation work begins at new Coomera Hospital
The new $1.3 billion new Coomera Hospital project has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of concrete pours for the substructure of the main hospital buildings.
05 Sep 2024
AMA and MBA meet to discuss health checks for older doctors
The AMA met with Dr Anne Tonkin to put forth the AMA’s views on health checks for late career doctors.
05 Sep 2024
DoH annual Primary Care Conference a wrap
The AMA joined peak bodies and stakeholders at the department’s annual event.