Immunisation statement can be used as vaccination proof People who have received two doses of different COVID vaccines can use the statement until they are able to access the COVID-19 digital certificate.
Solution sought for people in COVID vaccine limbo A gap in the Australian Immunisation Register means those who have had different vaccines are not currently recognised as fully vaccinated.
Huge rise in ‘very helpful’ electronic prescribing The number of electronic prescriptions being used in Australia is increasing by 500,000 every week.
Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.
The aftermath of tragedy SPONSORED CONTENT: What GPs need to know before releasing the personal health information of patients involved in a serious crime.
Chance to recognise ‘most outstanding’ GP People have until 31 May to nominate a GP as part of the Australian Patients’ Association Awards.
Pushing the boundaries SPONSORED CONTENT: In general practice, there is a wide range of tolerance when it comes to patients who push legal and therapeutic boundaries.
Bringing training back to the RACGP will be transformative The move will improve outcomes and encourage more medical students to become GPs, writes President Dr Karen Price.
Advance care plans on My Health Record ‘a step in the right direction’ What are the benefits of linking advance care planning documents with My Health Record?
SMS subsidy for electronic prescribing extended GPs will now be able to send electronic prescriptions free of charge until at least 30 June.