07 Jul 2023
Medical receptionists bear brunt of patient aggression: Study
New research has found general practice admin staff are frequently subjected to verbal abuse, as well as physical violence, causing lasting harm.
07 Jul 2023
General practice ‘denigrated’ to most students: Poll
Survey results highlight the imperative of ensuring the ‘incredibly rewarding’ aspects of general practice are clear during medical studies.
07 Jul 2023
Deadline for certain medical device reforms to be extended
The Government recently agreed to extend the deadlines for several medical device reforms underway in Australia, because of the impact of the European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR) transition.
06 Jul 2023
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP
An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
06 Jul 2023
The state of play for payroll tax and general practice
With various states and territories all adopting different approaches to the issue, newsGP looks at the latest updates across Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Invest in regional training to address workforce shortages
The AMA has called for a greater focus on creating training places in regional areas to address widespread medical workforce shortages in rural Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Committee tackles issues facing medical practice
AMA representatives discussed a range of issues at the AMA’s Medical Practice Committee meeting, which had a very special guest appearance.
06 Jul 2023
AMA working to get 60-day dispensing over the line
The AMA has been engaging extensively with senators and MPs to help lock in the federal government’s 60-day dispensing policy, while countering a scare campaign in the media.
06 Jul 2023
PBS Subsidy arrangements for insulin degludec and insulin aspart
PBS Subsidy arrangements for insulin degludec and insulin aspart
06 Jul 2023
In Practice: MBS online tool updated
The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.