13 Apr 2023
Government child vaccine campaign
An Australian Government public awareness campaign about the importance of childhood vaccines places doctors as trusted sources from whom parents and carers should seek advice and information about childhood immunisation.
13 Apr 2023
Only a medical degree can train a pharmacist to prescribe
The AMA has again rejected the autonomous pharmacist prescribing trials, explaining in a submission no training program for pharmacists other than a medical degree will provide the training and experience required to autonomously prescribe.
13 Apr 2023
UK-style mail out vapes not the answer to quit smoking
The AMA has rejected a UK “swap-and-stop” plan to get people to substitute cigarettes with vapes, saying GPs can assist with safer ways of quitting instead of swapping one addiction for another.
12 Apr 2023
Pushback against proposal to restrict MBS access to bulk-billing GPs
There are concerns such a change would create a two-tier system and ‘completely undermine’ the universality of Medicare.
12 Apr 2023
Medical practitioner reprimanded and suspended for professional misconduct involving inappropriate prescribing
A Queensland medical practitioner has been reprimanded and suspended for three months by a tribunal for professional misconduct involving inappropriate prescribing
12 Apr 2023
Stalwart of ‘powerful specialty’ rewarded with professorship
Professor Charlotte Hespe reflects on recent academic achievements and her ‘forever goal’ of a sustainable general practice system
12 Apr 2023
New home for ‘on the go’ CPD
The myCPD app is designed let members manage their continuing professional development from anywhere, on any device.
12 Apr 2023
Senate probe into ADHD under way
The inquiry is considering diagnosis and support for people with ADHD, with most GPs reporting a large increase in referral requests.
11 Apr 2023
Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders
But experts are still cautioning against unregulated use of the treatment without a clinical assessment and prescription.
11 Apr 2023
Review finds nature prescriptions benefit physical and mental health
A meta-analysis of 28 studies found recipients had reduced blood pressure, as well as lower depression and anxiety scores.