Vitamin D tests for children increased 30-fold over 15 years: Study Despite the rise in tests, the research found ‘no significant differences’ in the likelihood of a diagnosis of low vitamin D levels.
‘Strong concerns’: ACCC queries pathology merger bid The regulator has said a proposed takeover of Healius by ACL, a move opposed by the RACGP, could have an adverse effect on patients.
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
In Practice: Update on medicine shortages reforms The TGA has provided information on expanded powers to import and supply important discontinued medicines under section 19A.
Who are the pathology nudge letters really targeting? Rather than rogue doctors, these letters seem to have been sent largely to GPs who treat our most vulnerable patients, writes Deborah Carrington.
Pathology requests under the microscope More than 5000 GPs are about to receive a letter from the Department of Health about their pathology requests.
Telehealth patients missing out on pathology While telehealth use has risen sharply, these patients are less likely to access pathology services, a new study suggests.
Electronic pathology requests on the rise Thousands of practices are using e-requests, with pathology reports uploaded to My Health Record soaring to 3.6 million in September alone.
Are we about to see a new dawn for point-of-care testing? The potential of point-of-care testing has not been realised for decades – but that may be about to change.