Trust in digital healthcare ‘poorly measured’: Study From electronic records to wearable devices and AI, do we really understand how much trust patients and doctors put in digital healthcare?
Is measles making a comeback in Australia? With diagnoses returning to pre-pandemic levels, and one case transmitted in a waiting room, experts are warning the measles outbreak has significant implications for GPs.
Be prepared for flu season 2025 With declining flu vaccination rates sounding alarm bells, the Chief Medical Officer is calling on GPs to help lift the numbers.
First Arexvy safety data released The Australian-first safety data found 63% of recipients experienced no side effects in the first three days after vaccination.
Pilot program supports advice sharing between specialties The ‘GP ASK’ trial allows non-GP specialists to directly advise GPs on patient management and healthcare, via phone or secure message.
Date set for free RSV vaccine rollout Available in general practices from 3 February, the RACGP will be working with the Federal Government to ensure a smooth vaccine rollout for pregnant women.
Is remote monitoring the future of general practice? One GP’s drive to change the way things work could pave a new path for general practice through remote patient monitoring.
Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to new areas With the virus detected in NSW and Victoria and the season’s first human case, GPs should be prepared for patients asking about protection.
HealthLink pauses fee rollout The introduction of new costs for GPs to use HealthLink has been put on hold with the provider saying it will ‘undergo a period of consultation’.
Queensland extends free flu vaccination program The vaccinations will be subsidised for residents of all ages from March this year, a move welcomed by the RACGP.