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.