25 May 2023
AMA emphasises need for COVID and flu shots as colder winter weather rolls in
AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen this week highlighted the importance of people getting flu and COVID shots to protect themselves this winter warned of the physical health and mental health dangers of using illegal “nangs” or nitrous oxide.
25 May 2023
Coping with feelings of failure
Drs4Drs offer free and confidential services around the clock for doctors and students, and this week offer some thoughts on coping with feelings of failure.
24 May 2023
‘Misused evidence’: Spotlight on alcohol industry submissions
New research looking at alcohol industry contributions to inform national strategy has found numerous ways science is misrepresented.
24 May 2023
RACGP raises questions over impending PSR changes
A representative says the college supports greater transparency and fairness around compliance, but notes the approach must be balanced.
24 May 2023
PBAC Public Summary Documents
The Public Summary Document of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s (PBAC) consideration of the interim report of the Post-market Review of Opioid Dependence Treatment Program medicines which was considered out-of-session between March 2023 and July 2023 by the PBAC is now available.
24 May 2023
The Victorian Government is investing $4.9 billion in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to ensure Victorians have the world-class healthcare they need, when they need it - and close to home.
The Victorian Government is investing $4.9 billion in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to ensure Victorians have the world-class healthcare they need, when they need it - and close to home.
24 May 2023
What alternatives are there to FP 50?
With the common asthma medication not expected to return to the PBS until July, GPs may need to give patients other options.
23 May 2023
How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’, yet flawed
Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz explains why Cochrane Reviews still provide the best evidence for a range of medical questions, despite recent controversies.
23 May 2023
Ageing well impact research grants announced
A research project assessing the impact of home modifications and how they contribute to older South Australians living independently at home for longer, is among three projects to share in $150,000 as part of the inaugural Impact Research Grants for Ageing Well
23 May 2023
Optimism high at Practice Owners National Conference
Positivity dominated this year’s event as delegates sought to find solutions for a number of challenges on the horizon.