Doctors criticise strategy’s fossil fuel omission The Government released the Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy this week – but some GPs believe it does not go far enough.
‘Completely preventable’ asthma deaths skyrocket by 32% The concerning trend saw 467 Australians die last year, but experts say most could have been avoided with the right safeguards in place.
‘The bar has been set too low’: RACGP criticises oversight of PHNs Federal Government scrutiny of the country’s 31 Primary Health Networks is falling well short, according to the college.
Health Minister unveils $300 aged care incentive Details are still lacking, but the payment will be available per patient, per year, while there will also be a $130 bonus for practices.
Huge backing for independent MBS rebate body More than four in five newsGP readers have said they would welcome an independent statutory body to set the level of MBS rebates.
Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.
More evidence testosterone safe for gender-affirming care New research also shows GPs are ‘very much capable’ of providing the treatment, but experts say significant barriers still hamper access.
Complaints about AHPRA notifications increase by 39%: Ombudsman While overall complaints about the regulator went down over the past year, its notifications process has come under heavy scrutiny.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
New clinical guideline for abortion care released The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care.