Further calls for government focus on general practice Despite consistent growth since 2011–12, government healthcare expenditure per person has dropped. What does this mean for general practice?
Australia lagging behind in aged care expenditure The country’s carer entitlements are also sitting at one of the lowest rungs, new research has found, prompting calls for improvements.
Older Australians waiting longer for residential aged care places Most wait approximately five months after being approved by a health professional.
COAG Health Council announces new policy directions The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.
Digital secure messaging one step closer Standards will be applied to all future procurements of secure messaging systems, paving the way for greater interoperability within general practice.
Should tennis players be taking the court in Melbourne? Athletes ‘forced’ to compete in Australian Open qualifiers have complained of dry throats, asthma symptoms and even panic attacks related to the city’s smoke haze.
General practice takes centre stage at aged care royal commission Prominent GPs have argued fairer remuneration is required to improve patient care at aged care facilities.
GPs to receive DoH letter aimed at cutting use of psychotropic medications The Department of Health wants to reduce psychotropics in aged care – but GPs already know the drugs are not a first line treatment for dementia, according to the RACGP President.
Report reveals veterans’ suicide risk Ex-servicemen have the highest suicide rates, and ex-servicewomen are more than twice as likely to take their own life as women who have never served.
Vic likely to pay levy to fix ‘unprepared’ mental health system Services must work ‘seamlessly’ with primary and acute care, the royal commission affirms.