Child asthma hospital readmissions reach decade high The figures provide a ‘standout example’ of why targeted management plans in general practice are vital to avoid admissions.
‘Not the time to point fingers’: GPs push back against hospital ramping blame Queensland’s Deputy Premier has said the hospital crisis is being exacerbated due to ‘GPs declining to see people with respiratory illnesses’.
In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health Members can now access a new online MBS tool, while submissions are being sought for this year’s national conference program.
‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’ Ten COVID-positive aged care residents in Queensland recently avoided a costly and potentially damaging hospital trip, thanks to quick-thinking GPs.
Mental health hospital presentations increase by 61% Emergency departments are back to pre-pandemic highs, with an ongoing gap in mental health services pushing a rise in at-risk patients.
How a COVID hotline could help hospitals and GPs A GP-led initiative is proposing a 24/7 hotline to take the burden off emergency services and ensure continuity of care.
What role should GPs play in managing COVID-19 cases? With record daily cases stretching Australia’s healthcare network, there is renewed focus on how patients can be managed in a strained system.
Concerns raised over pharmacists’ role in COVID vaccine rollout Queensland Health has taken steps to include pharmacies in the vaccination program. But will it come at the cost of patient safety?
New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.
Falls the cause of 75% of injury hospitalisations for older people An estimated 125,021 people aged 65 and over were hospitalised due to falls in 2016–17.