GPs urged to help strengthen GLP-1 safety monitoring Amid claims weight-loss drug side effects are being underreported, one expert says GPs play a crucial role in identifying adverse events, despite criticisms of the process.
Fresh attempt to expand Shingrix NIP eligibility Its manufacturer has again asked the PBAC to recommend lowering the eligibility age of non-Indigenous Australians from 65 to 60.
CPD module latest tool in fight against gambling The course will help GPs identify gambling-related harm in patients and support them with evidence-based approaches.
Burnout and the ‘Medicare factory’: A GP’s breaking point Dr Elly Goodsall shares why disillusion and a system that undervalues complex care has left her walking away from general practice.
Discussing digital exclusion in healthcare With 20.6% of Australians ‘digitally excluded’, GPs must ensure efficiency doesn’t come at the cost of care, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
Rural GP role showcased to SA’s future doctors From career panels to rural experiences, students got a firsthand look at the diverse opportunities a general practice career can offer.
MRAC backs funding for longer consults A major GP billing shake-up has been proposed as an MBS review backs a simpler Medicare schedule that could dramatically reshape the fee structure.
Half of overseas-trained GPs using expedited pathway An evaluation found 419 GPs had applications granted by the end of 2025, with 11% of those working in rural and remote areas.
First national living menopause guideline to be developed The Federal Government is funding a new clinical guideline aimed at caring for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause.
In Practice: Latest news in veterans’ health The DVA is reminding GPs to keep up to date with news and resources to support care provision for this patient cohort.