Study flags knowledge gaps for shingles vaccine Research suggests that misconceptions remain about the shingles vaccine in use for the Government vaccination program for people over 70.
RACFs prescribing changes ‘an important step forward’ Adoption of electronic medication charts in residential aged care facilities could be ‘a game changer’ for GPs who provide aged care.
‘Nonsensical’ to stop GPs approving access to glucose monitors The decision to block GPs from certifying patient access to the devices ‘needs to be reviewed and rectified,’ the RACGP president says.
Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care But fewer than one in four residents in aged care facilities are accessing the free service, new research has revealed.
AHPRA naming Bill recommended by Senate Committee The proposed legislation will allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
‘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.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
National Cabinet commits to healthcare review The planned assessment of funding arrangements reform options is a chance to secure the future of general practice, according to the RACGP.
‘Major problem’: Winter COVID-19 vaccine doses under scrutiny Aged care facilities are being pushed to give all eligible residents a vaccine before the end of June, the Department of Health has confirmed.