First MyMedicare incentive ready to launch The new aged care incentive is just days away from going live, this is what you need to know to get your patients ready.
General practice at the heart of hypertension roadmap The plan aims to make good on the goal announced two years ago to more than double Australia’s blood pressure control rate.
‘A big red flag’: Warning follows NHS failings The UK Government’s ‘scramble’ to save its health system is a key sign for Australia to invest in primary care, says the RACGP President.
New eLearning platform for veterans’ health A new veterans’ health online tool will provide CPD-accredited training to assist GPs in providing care for patients and their families.
Study supports benefits of rural training exposure New research has reinforced the impact regional training pathways can have on a doctors’ longer-term work location.
July MBS changes revealed MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.
Technology to play a prominent role in GPs’ growth plans SPONSORED: Nearly three in four practices intend to upgrade existing technologies and invest in new digital tools this year.
Opioid tool aims to help GPs have ‘challenging’ conversations With prescription opioid harm on the rise in Australia and new regulations requiring annual patient reviews, ROOM could save GPs valuable time.
GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.
Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’ The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.