11 Oct 2023
Plan ahead to keep safe from thunderstorm asthma
Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma by using Victoria’s world-class risk forecasting system this grass pollen season.
11 Oct 2023
Former physiotherapist convicted for claiming to be registered and providing fake documents
A former physiotherapist who falsely claimed to be registered after her registration had lapsed, was yesterday convicted after pleading guilty in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court.
11 Oct 2023
Remove ‘blanket preference’ for video telehealth: Review
A report considering telehealth in Australia has recommended a key MBS telehealth principle be changed.
11 Oct 2023
Practice owner facing $5 million bill amid tax grab
It has been described as the ‘biggest existential threat to general practice’, and now a new GP-led petition is pleading for an end to Victoria’s payroll tax crisis.
11 Oct 2023
New tool to improve primary care research reporting
The guidelines aim to address the unique perspectives and approaches of primary care and improve translation to ‘real-world’ practice.
11 Oct 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – October 2023
The draft paper Horizon Scanning and Early Assessment developed to support the deliberations of the HTA Review Reference Committee, has been published on the HTA Review Research and Analysis papers webpage.
11 Oct 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 11 October 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 11 October 2023
10 Oct 2023
Time to recognise GPs’ mental health contributions: RACGP President
New stats confirm general practice remains the cornerstone of Australia’s mental healthcare system, despite its role being taken for granted.
10 Oct 2023
Virtual care piloted for pregnant women
A new program has launched to urgently connect those with symptoms of pregnancy loss to a midwife, but GPs say they need to be kept in the loop.
10 Oct 2023
GPs urged to contact MPs about assignment of benefit concerns
The RACGP has issued a letter template for members, which includes a request to make verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth a permanent feature.