30 May 2023
Bowel cancer incidence rates up 266% among 15–24-year-olds
Research has found age bias as a perceived barrier to getting a diagnosis for the deadly cancer – but a GP expert says there are other factors.
30 May 2023
Lifeblood sexual activity and PrEP deferrals
On 25 May 2023 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved applications submitted by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood) to remove most of the sexual activity ineligibility criteria for plasma donors used for fractionated products only.
30 May 2023
Public consultation: Guidelines on compounding medicine
Public consultation has opened on the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s draft revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines. The Board is reviewing the guidelines, which it first published in 2015, to ensure they are relevant, contemporary and effective.
30 May 2023
KFP and AKT to go paper based Th
The move away from online Fellowship exams has been made to ensure a ‘seamless experience’ for candidates, the RACGP has said.
30 May 2023
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, we ask First Nations health and medical research experts how we are closing the gap
Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. First Nations health and medical research experts tell us what we have achieved and what more we can do to improve the health of their peoples.
29 May 2023
Health of the Nation: Last chance to help shape RACGP advocacy
Attracting and retaining the general practice workforce is a key focus of this year’s survey, which is due to close on 31 May.
29 May 2023
Doctor cleared of sexual misconduct
Tasmanian medical doctor Reinhard Hemm has been cleared of sexual misconduct after a tribunal cited concerns about variations in the detail of the notifier’s account to different people.
29 May 2023
Green whistle relief for podiatry patients
Podiatrists at Noarlunga Hospital will trial a new model of care for anxious patients, including children, to help them get rapid access to some minor surgical procedures.
29 May 2023
Insurance cut for gender-affirming care ‘sends such a negative signal’
MDA National will no longer cover GPs initiating gender-affirming treatment for adolescents – a move that could impact patient wellbeing.
29 May 2023
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers
The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.