06 Nov 2023
Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program closing soon
The ‘two-way street’ offers rewarding benefits and a sense of connection for both mentors and mentees alike, past participants say.
03 Nov 2023
Extreme grass pollen level forecast across Victoria
Extreme grass pollen level is forecast today across northern Victoria and a state-wide extreme grass pollen forecast is anticipated on Monday 6 November. These conditions are expected to persist through to at least Thursday next week. A high pollen forecast is also predicted today for Canberra.
03 Nov 2023
COVID-19 update 3 November 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 1,691 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Tuesday 31 October, there were 36 people with COVID-19 in hospital.
03 Nov 2023
‘We are heading for a crisis’: Can GP home visits be revived?
They used to be a staple of general practice, but home visits have more than halved in recent years. GPs give their take on the situation.
03 Nov 2023
Warning: Multiple types of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) currently circulating in NSW.
03 Nov 2023
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline
Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
03 Nov 2023
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’
One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
03 Nov 2023
MyMedicare patient registration now open
Australians can now register with their preferred general practice in MyMedicare. Learn about the new voluntary patient registration system, how to register, and what it means for you.
02 Nov 2023
The power of BCNA’s consumer voice at COSA
BCNA’s internationally recognised Seat at the Table (SATT) program helps ensure that consumer voice is central in achieving better care, treatment and support for those affected by breast cancer.
02 Nov 2023
Lung Foundation Australia commends national Cancer Plan
The nation’s peak lung health body has commended the Australian Cancer Plan released today during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is Australia’s leading cause of cancer death.