Patients award winner ‘an inspiration’ to general practice A Launceston doctor selected as the ‘most outstanding’ GP has been lauded for her willingness to go above and beyond for patients.
Mass exodus of aged care staff expected: Survey Half of the sector’s workers are reportedly planning to leave in the next three years due to low pay and stress, with 64,000 set to quit by June 2023.
How can asthma medication overprescribing be reduced? Study suggests many patients may be prescribed ‘higher than necessary’ doses to control their asthma, increasing the risk of side effects.
‘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.
Pandemic prompts massive spike in My Health Record use Immunisation details and PCR results have raised the database’s profile, but queries remain about its reliability and usage among general practices.
In Practice: Crazy socks now on sale The RACGP is selling five different pairs of socks ahead of next month’s CrazySocks4Docs day, with all proceeds going to Beyond Blue.
AMAQ survey cites ‘alarming’ complications from pharmacy pilot At least 239 patients have had complications after seeing a pharmacist involved in the Queensland UTI prescribing trial, according to a new report.
Home oxygen therapy When and for whom should home oxygen therapy be prescribed, and what is the evidence behind it? David Liew chats with respiratory physician Christine McDonald.
Government spending on general practice surges Despite the funding rise general practice expenditure remains a fraction of the amount received by public hospitals.
PBAC delays restricting GP prescribing of antipsychotics in aged care The committee heeded RACGP calls to not implement the recommendation, which was made last year following the aged care royal commission.