Imaging referrals impacted by supply chain issues A global shortage of iodinated contrast media diagnostic agents has prompted a call for ‘urgent conservation’ of existing stock.
RACGP calls for anti-vaxxer crackdown after GP receives death threats A Queensland GP has pulled out of the vaccine rollout for children aged under 12 amid safety concerns for himself and his colleagues.
Grommets no better than antibiotics at stopping recurrent OM: Research However, if antibiotics are chosen as the treatment modality, continuous low-dose prophylaxis is preferred to episodic therapy.
‘Seeds of fear and mayhem’: Concerns media hindering vaccine rollout Journalists have a responsibility to not undermine the science and contribute to issues of vaccine hesitancy, according to the RACGP President.
How one GP is tackling the ‘dangerous’ scourge of medical misinformation Dr Preeya Alexander is worried about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on social media and fears it will only become worse as the vaccine rollout gets underway.
Ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Updated guidelines on managing otitis media aim to address what has been called a ‘public health emergency’.
Facebook slammed over news takedown ahead of vaccine rollout The ban has triggered a major backlash from doctors, leaders and public health experts.
Leadership and advocacy in the social media space Dr Karen Price joins Charlotte, Bek and Ashlea to discuss how you can be a leader among social media platforms.
Media in times of crisis with Dr Harry Nespolon When dealing with the media, it isn’t always as smooth as it sounds and there can be relatively large unintended consequences. RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon joins Ash and Charlotte on this episode to discuss strategies and provide his top tips when dealing with the media in times of crisis.
Coronavirus: Myths, open questions and overhyped treatments GP Dr Magdalena Simonis sifts through the sea of information on the coronavirus and separates facts from fiction.