Federal Government releases record number of flu vaccines As Australia grapples with a surge in influenza cases, Health Minister Greg Hunt hopes to encourage high vaccination rates throughout the country.
New portfolio for the RACGP The RACGP will establish a separate organisational portfolio to manage the delivery of general practice training.
Good for the herd GPs are reminding patients of the importance of up-to-date vaccinations in order to ensure herd immunity and keep vulnerable people protected.
Why down-scheduling medicines is fraught with danger Assoc Prof Mark Morgan questions whether a push to make more prescription-only medicines available over the counter is best for patients.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.
TGA moves to ease fears over a ‘no deal’ Brexit Imported medicines and devices will be minimally affected under a ‘no deal’ Brexit, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
Discovering a life-long passion Dr Prue Plowright unearthed a passion for Aboriginal health during her general practice training, sparking a satisfying career journey.
‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox Dr Chris Davis talks about his model of GP-led home detox for mild-to-moderate alcohol dependency, and his hopes for its wider adoption in Australia.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.