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.
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.
How can GP supervisors help registrars adapt to general practice? Moving from the structure and hierarchy of the hospital environment to the complexity, freedom and continuity of general practice can be challenging for young doctors. newsGP asks three GP supervisors their tips.
Hospital pharmacists to administer drugs for assisted dying Pharmacists at the Alfred Hospital will mix the doses to be used when Victoria’s assisted dying legislation comes into effect on 19 June.
Victorian budget: Mental health, dental care and rebuilt hospitals Free dental care for government school students, restored hospitals and more ambulances are among the health priorities in Victoria’s budget.