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.