Government ‘did not consider’ pandemic risks on PPE stockpiles: ANAO A new report has found the Federal Government failed to amass enough supplies in the National Medical Stockpile prior to COVID-19.
Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response The former Chief Medical Officer has been named ACT Australian of the Year, placing him alongside the seven nominees for Australian of the Year.
Pete Evans slammed for ‘unacceptable’ comments about Dr Harry Nespolon The former celebrity chef seemed to suggest the recently deceased RACGP President did not know how to best treat his pancreatic cancer.
RACGP welcomes fast-tracked IMG visas to tackle rural workforce issues Overseas-trained GPs will be able to expedite their visa applications as part of Australia’s COVID recovery efforts.
New guidance for GPs on obtaining valid informed consent The resource is designed help doctors empower patients to make the right decisions for their health.
What is expected of Australia’s doctors? New code of conduct revealed The Medical Board’s updated code will come into effect from October and includes new sections on vexatious complaints and social media use.
‘Exciting and worthwhile’: Medical life in the Solomon Islands newsGP speaks with two participants about their experiences in the Solomon Islands Medical Partnership for Learning, Education and Research.
Be wary of organisations circumventing telehealth criteria: RACGP Services are reportedly trying to blindside GPs and side step recent MBS reforms to telehealth.
RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
MBS telehealth reform extended to medical deputising services Patients will be able to access bulk-billed telehealth consultations through approved medical deputising services, but under tight restrictions.