How can Australians prove their COVID vaccination status? UPDATED: General practices are fielding questions on proving vaccination status and vaccine passports. newsGP looks at some common queries.
‘The most amazing opportunity’: Final intake for 2022 AGPT Program As AGPT intake draws to a close, new Fellows reflect on their experiences and what that led them to a career in general practice.
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.
Chance to recognise ‘most outstanding’ GP People have until 31 May to nominate a GP as part of the Australian Patients’ Association Awards.
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.
Insights into weaning patients off antidepressants Discontinuing long-term antidepressant use should only occur after thorough preparation between a patient and their GP, new research has found.
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?