21 Aug 2024
Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk\
There are now calls for urgent investigation into the drug’s impact on mental health, but some GPs are urging caution when interpreting the research.
21 Aug 2024
Federal Government reveals long-awaited Better Access response
It says the mental health system is ‘difficult to navigate’, but supported less than half of the recommendations in full.
21 Aug 2024
RACGP cautiously accepts Victorian Single Employer Model
The pilot is part of an expansion to support the training pipeline and boost the rural GP workforce – but caveats remain, says the college.
20 Aug 2024
"Sponsors and manufacturers reminded about upcoming financial deadlines"
If you’re a sponsor of a product in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) or the holder of a manufacturing licence, there are some important financial deadlines approaching regarding your TGA account.
20 Aug 2024
Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP
The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
20 Aug 2024
Research finds genetic link between Alzheimer’s and heart disease
It is hoped the new insights into the connection between the two conditions could significantly change patient care.
20 Aug 2024
Preventable hospitalisations soar in GPs’ absence: AIHW
Patients with limited GP access are hospitalised three times more than their city counterparts, and the RACGP warns this will only worsen without a funding shakeup.
20 Aug 2024
Five reasons HealthPathways is a smart tool to use during patient consultations
HealthPathways offers primary care clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions together with patients at the point of care.
20 Aug 2024
Hone your skills, confidence in referring patients to mental health services
If you have not already participated in SWSPHN’s Initial Assessment and Referral for mental healthcare workshop, register for a face-to-face workshop in September.
20 Aug 2024
Reminder: be part of our first General Practice Census\
Thanks to those practices who’ve returned their General Practice Census. For those who haven’t, please return your completed General Practice Census and help create a ‘snapshot’ of the current workforce climate in our region