06 Aug 2024

Supporting mothers and babies: the benefits of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is universally acknowledged as the best way to feed a baby, providing significant health benefits for both mother and baby.

06 Aug 2024

Safety alert: shortage of intravenous fluids

NSW Health has issued a safety alert updating information about the critical disruption to the supply of multiple intravenous (IV) fluid bags.

06 Aug 2024

GP shortage to worsen amid unprecedented demand

There could be a national workforce shortage of full-time GPs nearing 9000 by 2048, based on the Government’s latest modelling.

06 Aug 2024

General practices: Help us promote our life-saving cancer screening programs

We have sent cancer screening packs to more than 7,000 general practices, and are seeking your help to promote our life-saving cancer screening programs.

06 Aug 2024

GP killed in crocodile attack

Dr David Hogbin is being remembered as a ‘wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and doctor’ following his death.

06 Aug 2024

Medical devices affected by 3G network closure

Some medical device equipment, as well as products such as personal medical alarms could be affected as mobile network operators prepare to switch off their 3G networks- external site.

06 Aug 2024

Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit

It can now be prescribed by NPs as an initial or continuing therapy for chronic heart failure, but the change raises red flags with the RACGP.

05 Aug 2024

EOIs open for Peer Supervision Course

Expressions of interest are now open for the next round of Peer Supervision Training at CoMHWA.

05 Aug 2024

2024 Medical Training Survey now open – keeping track of training

Key points 2024 Medical Training Survey (MTS) will open on 5 August. The MTS is Australia’s leading medical training survey, showcasing feedback from more than 50% of doctors in training over the past five years. Past survey results are being used to improve training.

05 Aug 2024

Release of revised Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines on compounding of medicines

Revised guidelines published today by the Pharmacy Board of Australia provide greater clarity and direction on safe practice when compounding medicines.