08 Nov 2023
Clinic preparedness key to surviving Optus collapse
Medical centres were among the 10 million victims of the telco’s nationwide outage, but backup systems helped keep the doors open.
08 Nov 2023
Complaints about AHPRA notifications increase by 39%: Ombudsman
While overall complaints about the regulator went down over the past year, its notifications process has come under heavy scrutiny.
07 Nov 2023
Landmark Australian Cancer Plan hailed as ‘a new era’
GPs are expected to play a major role in a new 10-year blueprint Cancer Australia says will transform care across the country.
07 Nov 2023
Senate backs general practice to have larger ADHD role
Allowing GPs to play a greater part in diagnosis and management could reduce harms caused by existing treatment barriers, a bipartisan committee found.
07 Nov 2023
Senate menopause inquiry called
Members of the Upper House will look into the health and economic effect of perimenopause and menopause.
06 Nov 2023
New clinical guideline for abortion care released
The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care
06 Nov 2023
Semaglutide shortage sparks patient demands for alternatives
But in Australia, the new drug generating the most interest is still in its infancy – and not yet listed on the PBS.
06 Nov 2023
Global event promotes side effect reporting
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) teams up annually with medicines safety organisations and regulators around the world to promote #MedSafetyWeek. This year’s event runs from 6 to 12 November.
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.