GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to kidney failure prevention: Study It found the diabetes and weight-loss drugs can reduce deterioration regardless of diabetes status, but supply remains an issue.
Supporting GP education for the health of the veteran community New tools are available for GPs to support their veteran patients, writes the DVA’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jenny Firman.
Complaints against AHPRA on the rise The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman has detailed concerns about how vexatious notifications are handled as their numbers spike.
Hypertension costing Australia $1.2 billion a year Researchers are calling for overhauled policies to reduce treatment costs and increase care access, with pharmacy fees making up 51% of spending.
New Chair for RACGP Funding and Health System Reform Associate Professor Rashmi Sharma is stepping up at a ‘pivotal moment for the profession’ and has shared her goals for the future.
Payroll tax relief for NSW GPs treating veterans In a move welcomed by the RACGP, the State Government has waived the tax on the care of veterans with a Gold, White or Orange DVA card.
‘Actions-based’ updated National Guide launched The guide supports GPs to provide best practice preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
GPs are ‘specialists in life’: Health Minister addresses GP24 Mark Butler has vowed to keep seeking GPs’ input, as Australia walks the ‘path towards a more multidisciplinary, GP-led, team-based primary care’.
Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values in GP training A first-of-its-kind training framework aims to ensure clinical education is framed by perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In Practice: Member forum on governance The RACGP is inviting members attending GP24 to join a governance discussion to help shape the future of the college.