30 Jun 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert for dangerous poppy seed batch
People are being urged to check the poppy seeds in their kitchens after a previously recalled batch of non-food grade poppy seeds was found to have re-entered the supply chain.
30 Jun 2023
Parents urged to get children vaccinated against flu
Parents of children aged six months to under five years are being urged to book their child in for a free influenza (flu) vaccine with their GP, as flu cases continue to rise among children.
30 Jun 2023
COVID-19 update 30 June 2023
There have been 1,183 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
30 Jun 2023
Psychedelic prescribing to begin for PTSD and depression
Experts are split on whether Australia is prepared for psychedelic-assisted therapy, but GPs need to be ready to answer questions and refer patients.
30 Jun 2023
What GPs need to know about opioid dependency changes
The new scheme will benefit tens of thousands, but the small implementation window could be tricky to navigate, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
29 Jun 2023
COVID telehealth expansion
More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
29 Jun 2023
Relationship with a patient sees enrolled nurse’s registration cancelled
A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient.
29 Jun 2023
Upcoming Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.
29 Jun 2023
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study
The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
29 Jun 2023
GP aged care standards launched for the first time
New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.