05 Oct 2023
Review into regulation of podiatric surgeons
The Podiatry Board of Australia has launched an independent review of the regulation of podiatric surgeons.
05 Oct 2023
Are you prepared to manage older peoples’ health during heatwaves?
Now is the time for aged care providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. Severe heatwaves are likely to be a part of this high-risk weather season. Heatwaves affect the health of older people more than other groups. Our new guidance can help.
05 Oct 2023
Registration open for MyMedicare
Patients are now able to nominate their preferred GP under the MyMedicare system.
05 Oct 2023
AMA survey wants your views on private healthcare
AMA members are invited to take part in an AMA survey on private healthcare to help shape AMA advocacy on reforming the system.
05 Oct 2023
Measles alert for international flight passengers
NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles who was infectious on an international flight into Sydney.
05 Oct 2023
In Practice: DoH seeks feedback on how it provides information
Healthcare professionals have been asked to complete a 10-minute survey exploring how they would like to receive departmental updates.
05 Oct 2023
GlucaGen HypoKit shortage extended by one month
The TGA has been notified of an extended shortage for GlucaGen HypoKit.
05 Oct 2023
Diabetes policies should reflect GPs’ ‘central role’: RACGP
The college has put forward 17 recommendations which it says ‘would greatly contribute’ to better diabetes care.
05 Oct 2023
Long COVID plagued by ‘confusion and undereducation’
Patients are ‘falling through the cracks’ due to a lack of treatment, according to researchers calling for a diagnosis overhaul.
05 Oct 2023
Doctors in training have until this Sunday to complete the Medical Training Survey.
Doctors in training have until this Sunday to complete the Medical Training Survey.