RACGP warns photo ID Medicare cards may increase risk of fraud President Dr Harry Nespolon has warned the One Nation plan would not solve fraudulent use and may raise the ‘spectre of the Australia Card’.
What should GPs know about bioidentical hormone therapy? Two experts answer common questions on compounding bioidentical hormone therapy for menopause.
The value of patient feedback Dr Ken McCroary has found the process of collecting and assessing feedback has benefited not just his patients, but his entire practice.
What does the new patient charter mean for general practice? newsGP examines how the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights can help improve processes and doctor–patient relations.
ACCC takes HealthEngine to Federal Court over misleading and deceptive conduct The online booking platform used by more than 1800 GP clinics has been accused of manipulating reviews and sharing patient data.
No, it’s not OK for the government to use your prescription details to recruit you for a study Legal experts weigh in on the research ethics issue sparking debate this week.
How can GPs best end a therapeutic relationship? Aggressive or lovelorn patients are common reasons why GPs may need to transfer care.
Patients with ‘empathic’ GP at reduced risk of early death: Research The researchers said the potential impact of empathy is ‘comparable to prescribing medicines’.
Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.
Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia The declining rural numbers come as the Government announces Australia’s overall bulk billing is ‘at record levels’.