New advice for ‘unprecedented’ antibiotics shortage With ongoing supply issues, Therapeutic Guidelines has released a guide for prescribers on alternatives in the absence of first-line therapies.
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
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.
Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study The drugs could be used much more widely as an inexpensive preventive measure, new research suggests.
Huge disadvantages for rural patients exposed New details in an already concerning picture have emerged in research carried out on behalf of the National Rural Health Alliance.
Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment? New international research has looked into a range of chronic diseases and their potential impact on effectiveness of common medications.
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
$2b health funding program ‘fell short of ethical requirements’: ANAO Executive oversight, risk and fraud management were deficient, while many grants were ‘inconsistent’ with rules and guidelines.
Our adult vaccination program needs a shot in the arm Australia has enviable childhood vaccination rates, but the increasingly vulnerable adult population is being left behind, writes Dr Sarah Chu.
‘Duty of care’ to help Close the Gap: RACGP leaders The college hosted a webinar to mark National Reconciliation Week and explore this year’s theme: ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.