Outgoing Chief Medical Officer praised for work during the pandemic Australia’s top health adviser Professor Brendan Murphy is now preparing for his next post as Health Department Secretary.
‘We can’t say they don’t have it’: Patients seeking impossible clearances for coronavirus The RACGP has created a template to help GPs grappling with requests for employer-mandated medical clearances that ‘guarantee’ patients are virus-free before returning to work.
RACGP makes CPD simple and seamless for GPs In response to member feedback, the college is launching an intuitive new platform with a stronger focus on education.
‘Dr Google’ wrong more often than not New research has found people who check their symptoms online only receive correct medical advice about a third of the time.
Duplicated or low-quality studies wasting research: Experts The world’s health researchers have moved rapidly to tackle the coronavirus pandemic – but with varying results, according to experts.
Social media platforms seek to stop misinformation The RACGP has applauded steps to limit the impact of pseudo-scientific information during the coronavirus pandemic.
Halting the spread of pseudo-scientific medical ‘advice’ From pulling a magazine with false claims about 5G to the TGA fining a celebrity chef, medical misinformation poses an ongoing risk.
Workforce strategy and recruitment: RACGP position The college responds to proposed solutions to issues facing the current and future medical workforce.
Coronavirus: Myths, open questions and overhyped treatments GP Dr Magdalena Simonis sifts through the sea of information on the coronavirus and separates facts from fiction.
Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 update: 21 March Professor Brendan Murphy provides GPs with the latest information on Australia’s response to COVID-19.