06 Feb 2024
Patient violence in general practice not ‘just part of the job’
With violence against healthcare workers increasing, Professor Leanne Rowe details steps GPs can take to protect themselves and their colleagues.
06 Feb 2024
New GP pathway to improve management of eating disorders
With patients facing unmet need for appropriate care, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician criteria has been expanded to include GPs.
06 Feb 2024
Strong GP support for subsidised children’s health checks
Nearly half of all respondents to a recent newsGP poll said more than 100 of their patients would benefit from the move.
06 Feb 2024
Payroll tax risks future of hundreds of clinics: HotDoc survey
Data from the appointment booking platform also suggest the rate of permanent general practice closures is accelerating significantly.
06 Feb 2024
Wollondilly Health Alliance re-launches with fresh priorities for a growing shire
Joining together to support and improve the health and wellbeing of the Wollondilly community, the Wollondilly Health Alliance has been re-launched with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
06 Feb 2024
Urgent Care Service now open in Bankstown
The community of Bankstown and surrounding suburbs now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department.
06 Feb 2024
Urgent Care Service now open in Gregory Hills
The Camden community now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department
05 Feb 2024
Urgent Care Service now open in Liverpool
The community of Liverpool and surrounding suburbs now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department
05 Feb 2024
Newly Qualified Nurses and Midwives join Gold Coast Health
188 new starters commenced their careers across Gold Coast hospitals and facilities, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences.
05 Feb 2024
Inappropriate medicines list updated for first time in 15 years
Authors of a recent study, specific to Australia, have identified 19 medications which may cause more harm than benefit among older people.