27 Sep 2023
More than one in three says their practice ‘at risk of closing’
The results of a newsGP survey suggest serious concerns about the sustainability of general practice remain front of mind.
27 Sep 2023
Are you one cyber breach away from insolvency?
SPONSORED: Individual patient records can be sold for up to $1000 each on the dark web, making general practices an attractive target for criminals.
27 Sep 2023
Molnupiravir linked to COVID mutations
Researchers found the widely used antiviral could be driving new SARS-CoV-2 variants, but there is no evidence these pose any additional threat.
27 Sep 2023
Fake nurse jailed in landmark outcome
A South Australian woman has become the first Australian sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner.
27 Sep 2023
Updated Agenda for November 2023 PBAC Meeting – 25 September 2023
Updated Agenda for November 2023 PBAC Meeting – 25 September 2023
27 Sep 2023
Tuberculosis cluster in the Murraylands
SA Health has identified a cluster of Tuberculosis cases in the Murraylands. Work is underway to ensure all cases are provided with treatment, with high-risk close contacts followed up and screened.
26 Sep 2023
Streamlining could make GPs more willing to prescribe vapes: RACGP
In feedback provided to the TGA, the college has reiterated its support for reforms designed to minimise vaping harms.
26 Sep 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 26 September 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 26 September 2023
26 Sep 2023
Adequate rebates lead to optimal care: Study
Evidence is mounting for a Medicare rebate overhaul, with Queensland researchers proving sufficient funding is key to providing best-practice care.
26 Sep 2023
Inappropriate conduct towards three colleagues sees medical practitioner disqualified
A medical practitioner’s inappropriate behaviour towards several colleagues has been found by a tribunal to constitute professional misconduct - he has been reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration for nine months and ordered to pay the Board’s costs of $5,000.