20 Jun 2024
In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members
RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
20 Jun 2024
Only 29% of clinical guidelines offer advice on deprescribing
Researchers believe clinicians should have more support, but a prominent GP says numerous barriers make this a difficult proposition
20 Jun 2024
NSW Health warns of high seasonal influenza activity
NSW Health is urging the community to protect themselves against serious illness as cases of flu and emergency presentations continue to rise across the state.
20 Jun 2024
Mpox cases in South Australia
SA Health has been notified of three locally acquired cases of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in a man in his 20’s, a man in his 30s and a man in his 50s.
19 Jun 2024
"Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW "
NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation across NSW, found to contain around twice the amount commonly found in other MDMA tablets in NSW.
19 Jun 2024
RACGP thanks outgoing Rural Health Commissioner
Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart served in the role for nearly four years and will be replaced by fellow GP, Professor Jenny May.
19 Jun 2024
More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions
The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
19 Jun 2024
How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment
New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.
19 Jun 2024
Bowel cancer screening rates ‘going in the wrong direction’
Despite being the nation’s second deadliest cancer, and early detection proving 99% successful for treatment, testing rates continue to fall.
19 Jun 2024
Measles alert for Sydney Airport International and Domestic Terminals
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a person who was infectious on flights from Dubai to Sydney Airport International Terminal, and from Sydney Domestic T3 to Adelaide on Tuesday 11 June.