Women in healthcare earn 24% less than men: WHO A new global report is indicative of the ‘woeful state of affairs’ faced by females in general practice, a prominent GP has said.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
Processing for COVID-19 vaccine compensation scheme to begin next month Around 10,000 potential claims related to adverse reactions have been registered since September.
NZ myocarditis death had probable link to Pfizer vaccine But a recent real-world study on the vaccine’s safety – the largest undertaken to date – has found people are four times more likely to develop the condition if they become infected with COVID-19.
Finalised no-fault indemnity scheme gives GPs ‘peace of mind’ RACGP President Dr Karen Price has welcomed the Government scheme, which she says provides ‘protection for GPs working hard on the frontline of the vaccine rollout’.
No-fault indemnity should apply to all vaccines: RACGP The call comes more than six weeks after the Prime Minister announced the scheme, for which details are still yet to emerge.
What’s behind the gender pay gap in general practice? The issue is now well-known, but GPs say little progress has been made.
Mandatory vaccination backed by majority of Australia The ‘No Jab, No Pay’ incentive has the support of most Australians, according to a new study.
Stronger ‘no jab, no pay’ rules come into effect Parents who fail to properly vaccinate their children will now lose part of their family support payment following a toughening of Australia’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ rules.
RACGP smoking cessation resources to mark World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day aims to promote awareness of the harms of tobacco smoking and advocate for effective strategies to reduce tobacco consumption. The RACGP has a number of resources to assist healthcare professionals in guiding patients to smoking cessation.