GPs ‘underutilised’ for hepatitis B care Australia’s treatment targets are lagging behind, but GPs can help by playing a larger part in managing care, referral pathways and prescribing.
GPs’ mobile outreach clinic transforms Hep C treatment With social barriers now the main obstacle to care for many patients, the Kombi Clinic is revolutionising treatment options for vulnerable groups.
RACGP backs vision for national hepatitis strategies The college has put forward recommendations to strengthen the draft 2023–30 strategies and ensure targets are met.
Program aims to ‘scale up’ hepatitis C testing GPs are being encouraged to sign up for Beyond the C, which is hoping to move Australia closer to eliminating the virus by 2030.
Paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced further: RACGP The college has also renewed its calls for the TGA to up-schedule all modified release paracetamol to prescription-only.
Review seeks to solve Better Access flaws Disparities in mental health access is a major theme of a comprehensive Government-commissioned evaluation of the 16-year-old initiative.
Why are some Ukrainian refugees being denied Medicare? Unlike other refugees, such as recent humanitarian arrivals from Afghanistan, many are facing a hefty bill for basic medical care.
Paediatricians float solutions for deteriorating access problems Do solutions for the growing issue lie in integrated GP–paediatrician models and a new Medicare item number?
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
Should paracetamol be up scheduled? The TGA has launched a review to inform whether changes to the scheduling and access controls of paracetamol are necessary.