‘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.
The importance of good professional relationships SPONSORED: Patient safety, not personal rivalries, must be the focus for healthcare professionals, writes Daniel Spencer from MDA National.
Navigating the recent growth in asthma medications The National Asthma Council Australia has launched new resources to help inform health professions about treatment options.
‘Not right at all’: College outlines concerns on AHPRA bill The RACGP has filed a submission strongly criticising suggested legislation that would allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
RACGP CEO: I’m Sorry A trip down memory lane prompted Paul Wappett to reflect on his early experiences with Aboriginal Australians, and vow to make up for lost time.
‘So many positives’ at PONC 2022 Hundreds of GPs and practice managers attended a massive Practice Owners National Conference in Hobart over the weekend.
Aged care deaths mount as Omicron takes a toll More COVID deaths have occurred in the first 15 weeks of this year than all of 2020 and 2021 combined. But is a return to locked down facilities a viable solution?
In Practice: Upskilling and networking opportunities A bumper edition of In Practice features new tips on named referrals, information on upcoming webinars, and much more.
Caution advised over heart screening tests SPONSORED: Dr Jane Deacon reviews the findings from a recent coronial inquest, including the implications for GPs.
New risk assessment tool for mild COVID patients The matrix is designed to give GPs an indication of the risks patients have of developing more severe disease.