Study flags knowledge gaps for shingles vaccine Research suggests that misconceptions remain about the shingles vaccine in use for the Government vaccination program for people over 70.
RACFs prescribing changes ‘an important step forward’ Adoption of electronic medication charts in residential aged care facilities could be ‘a game changer’ for GPs who provide aged care.
‘Nonsensical’ to stop GPs approving access to glucose monitors The decision to block GPs from certifying patient access to the devices ‘needs to be reviewed and rectified,’ the RACGP president says.
AHPRA naming Bill recommended by Senate Committee The proposed legislation will allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
‘A critical enabler’: Telehealth successes and failings in focus A college submission to the ANAO highlights the positive impact of telehealth, as well as the enormous challenges created by rule changes and compliance.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
National Cabinet commits to healthcare review The planned assessment of funding arrangements reform options is a chance to secure the future of general practice, according to the RACGP.
The importance of good professional relationships SPONSORED: Patient safety, not personal rivalries, must be the focus for healthcare professionals, writes Daniel Spencer from MDA National.
‘Not right at all’: College outlines concerns on AHPRA bill The RACGP has filed a submission strongly criticising suggested legislation that would allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.