Prescriber shock: ‘My patient is lying to me’ Real-time prescription monitoring is no silver bullet, but GPs can use it to help patients make better health choices, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
New support program for IMGs to launch next month With Government funding for PEP coming to an end, the RACGP has prepared a new support program for non-VR doctors seeking Fellowship.
Q&A with WONCA World President-elect Associate Professor Karen Flegg discusses the significance of World Family Doctor Day and the 2023 WONCA World Conference.
In Practice: Updates to COVID ‘existing relationship’ requirements The AskMBS Advisory has updated its existing relationship clarification for COVID-19 MBS telehealth services, including exemption categories.
At-risk COVID patients in WA directed to GPs for antiviral access The WA Department of Health has changed the mechanism for prescribing antiviral treatments through its COVID Care at Home program.
In Practice: AGPT applications opening Medical graduates pursuing a career in general practice will be able to register their interest in training with the RACGP in the coming weeks.
In Practice: update to ‘gold standard’ general practice resource The RACGP Library now has the latest edition of John Murtagh’s General practice available for members.
‘I think I understand you, doctor’ Associate Professor Chris Hogan explores the importance of health literacy and ensuring patients understand what is being discussed with them.
Five-month booster possible ‘in certain circumstances’: ATAGI No changes have been prompted by the Omicron variant, but the advisory group says a shortened minimum gap can be followed if specific conditions are met.