Long-acting reversible contraceptive use has doubled in past decade What do GPs and patients need to know about these devices that have ‘much lower failure rates’ than condoms or the pill?
RACGP reveals dates for rescheduled KFP and AKT The re-run of the postponed Key Feature Problem exam and Applied Knowledge Test is set to take place in early December.
Restrictions ease, but ‘main problem’ with Vic contact tracing remains A lack of communication between health authorities and local doctors is still hampering efforts, GPs say.
Confidence growing in potential COVID vaccine: DoH secretary Amid reports of delayed rollouts and questions on the efficacy of a rushed vaccine, Brendan Murphy says Australia is in a ‘very strong position’ with its two purchase agreements.
‘Blood in the water’: Why the next 12 months is critical for vaping regulation GPs are likely to be gatekeepers for access to nicotine-containing e-cigarettes. What is the evidence for their efficacy and safety – and what commercial interests are in play?
As holidaymakers arrive, what does COVID mean for rural services? What have we learned about COVID’s impact on rural health – and how can we maintain effective healthcare as tourism ramps up?
Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
Australia’s most stringent PPE recommendations just got stronger The break from national guidelines means all Victorian healthcare workers must use full airborne protection with probable or confirmed COVID cases.
COVID Taskforce releases new guidance on CPR The guidelines have been developed in response to concerns about risk of infection when administering CPR amid COVID-19.
What’s it like working at a COVID respiratory clinic? newsGP speaks to two GPs about the joys and challenges of working on the pandemic frontline.