Novel blood test predicts kidney disease A blood test for detecting risk of developing diabetic kidney disease is now available in Australia, but a GP expert raises some concerns.
Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
Key to bacterial vaginosis treatment unlocked GPs say clinical changes could be on the way after a landmark study confirmed the condition is an STI, with its recurrence halved when a woman’s partner is treated simultaneously.
RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.
Where will Labor’s 50 planned urgent care clinics be located? A re-elected Labor Government will spend $644 million to roll out extra bulk-billing UCCs across Australia by mid-2026. But the RACGP has concerns.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
New step-by-step care transition guide for GPs A first-of-its-kind, practical resource is now available to GPs, designed to help navigate the often high-risk task of moving patients between care providers.
Conference spotlights future of general practice The RACGP’s Clinical Update was an opportunity to highlight what is working well, and how this can be used to set up a robust future.
GP ‘gag clause’ for VAD to be scrapped Victorian doctors could soon be allowed to raise voluntary assisted dying with their patients for the first time after the State Government vowed to update laws currently ‘impeding access’.
Heart Health Check funding uncertain With funding for the program set to expire in June, an extension is still being considered by the major political parties.