Researchers propose steps to ‘reinvigorate’ general practice A team of Australian GPs have put forward a plan for general practice – but are these steps realistic for the average practice?
DoH report finds ‘no evidence’ for $8 billion Medicare leak figure The RACGP President says the announcement is vindication for doctors who collectively had their reputations questioned by the media reports.
‘Not good enough’: New bill fails youth justice reform The NT Government’s decision to change prison laws has been criticised for not meeting Raise the Age targets based on medical evidence.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
Tasmania visit reinforces need for funding investment Both state and federal governments need to boost the amount of support being given to general practices, the RACGP has said.
‘The health system will collapse’: GPs call for policy change to keep practice doors open As case numbers and exposure sites increase, there are fears that requiring fully vaccinated practice staff to isolate is becoming unsustainable and risks the entire health system.
Even mild COVID can have ‘lasting’ effects on immune system: Study A pre-print study conducted in South Australia has found immune dysregulation in COVID-19 patients several months after infection.
Questions over company selected for national COVID vaccine booking system Concerns relate to HealthEngine’s past misuse of patient data, the selection process, impact on competition, and the need for a national online booking system.
Kids’ immune systems a protective factor against severe COVID New research offers fresh insight into why most children with COVID-19 don’t get as sick adults.
Women aged 50–60 most at risk of ‘long COVID’: Research The condition is also more likely in those who, among other things, had more than five symptoms in the first week of illness.