In Practice: Supporting cervical screening self-collection A new webinar will equip GPs to confidently guide patients on how to utilise Australia’s newest weapon in the fight against cervical cancer.
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
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.
Rural Australians absent from bowel cancer screening Bowel cancer screening is failing to reach Australia’s regional communities, according to a new study.
In Practice: Last chance for RACGP Awards Nominations for the rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health categories remain open until 30 July.
‘Catch up’ HPV test may benefit older women New research suggests screening women aged 65 and over who have never been tested for HPV could improve cervical cancer prevention.
Doctors’ view of AHPRA the most negative of all: Survey No other health profession had a bleaker perception of the regulator than medical practitioners, according to research released this week.
‘A positive step’: Payroll amnesty granted for SA practices The South Australian Treasurer has paused application of reinterpreted payroll tax rules until the end of June next year.
Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening Use of the screening option has at least doubled in each quarter since eligibility expanded, MBS statistics show.
Bowel cancer screening rates down Though participation in screening has dropped, wait times for colonoscopy referrals are in excess of the recommended 30-day timeframe.