‘Superbugs’ causing great harm in Australian children: Study Almost 10% of kids with a bloodstream infection are infected with a multi-drug resistant organism, in a ‘serious and growing problem’.
In Practice: Claims for mental health care training GPs who complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training may be eligible to claim MBS item numbers as well as a $600 subsidy.
Exercise most benefits those with highest OA pain: Study Research indicates physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain.
Victoria announces permanent pill testing program The drug checking service will begin this summer and attend up to 10 music festivals over the next 18-months.
Drug survey backs RACGP’s calls for harm reduction The college’s Addiction Medicine Chair believes the results should be used as leverage to better support GPs providing care in this area.
Exercise must be ‘core treatment’ for depression: Study Researchers have urged GPs to prescribe physical activity alongside traditional interventions, with yoga and strength training especially beneficial.
In Practice: Reminder to register for eRx Script Exchange Services Australia is reminding GPs to connect to the Prescription Delivery Service by 30 September to continue prescribing eligible medicines.
Predicted fentanyl influx prompts call for drug-testing services The ‘common-sense’ measure has the support of the RACGP, with a spokesperson saying urgent action is needed to save lives.
How to help patients save when prescribing expensive medication SPONSORED: Depending on their health fund and level of cover, they may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy.
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt? Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.