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What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination?

What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination?

A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.


Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.


GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
 


Australia’s use of locum GPs investigated

Australia’s use of locum GPs investigated

Locums are essential to healthcare, but a report suggests better pay and conditions would help build a more permanent GP workforce.


GPs invited to share views on complaints process

GPs invited to share views on complaints process

Doctors are being urged to speak out as part of an investigation into the delays and procedural safeguards faced by those who are subject to an AHPRA immediate action.


Rural health snapshot reveals ‘shameful failure’

Rural health snapshot reveals ‘shameful failure’

Urgent action is needed to bridge the health divide impacting rural communities, says the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest analysis.


Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Welcome uptake in free NT meningococcal B vaccine

Almost 1300 patients have received a free vaccination since the program kicked off just weeks ago, with infants the greatest beneficiaries.


Medical Council backs Rural Generalist recognition

Medical Council backs Rural Generalist recognition

Rural generalism is on the verge of being recognised as its own specialty, with an application to be submitted to the Council of Health Ministers for approval.


The rural doctor initiative closing the ‘trauma gap’

The rural doctor initiative closing the ‘trauma gap’

A specialised medical kit is arming rural doctors with life-saving emergency and retrieval equipment, cementing the role of GPs in trauma care.


New subsidy for GP mental health training

New subsidy for GP mental health training

Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.


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