Reduced risks in WA pharmacy prescribing trial Pharmacy prescribing is going ahead in WA but the collective efforts of the RACGP and AMA have resulted in safer prescribing protocols.
Regulation ‘must keep pace’ with AI revolution: RACGP While AI may help reduce the administrative burden for GPs significantly, a college submission has said regulatory concerns need addressing.
Precision oncology launches across Australia More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.
What GPs need to know about opioid dependency changes The new scheme will benefit tens of thousands, but the small implementation window could be tricky to navigate, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
GP aged care standards launched for the first time New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.
In Practice: AGPT Academic Post applications now open Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience in teaching and research, while enhancing their skills in academia.
People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak Almost half of all substance use treatment episodes involve alcohol as a drug of concern, new data shows.
‘Misused evidence’: Spotlight on alcohol industry submissions New research looking at alcohol industry contributions to inform national strategy has found numerous ways science is misrepresented.
Identifying the ripple effects of problem gambling GPs have ‘an amazing role’ in embedding discussion around risk and harms through routine assessments, says expert Dr Hester Wilson.