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Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.


In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair

In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair

Nominations are open for a new Specific Interests Dermatology Chair, for RACGP Fellows or members registered with AHPRA as specialist GPs.


‘Extremely worrying’ spike in kids swallowing others’ medicines

‘Extremely worrying’ spike in kids swallowing others’ medicines

In a poignant reminder for GPs, a new US study found double the amount of children are having seizures after ingesting prescription medications or illicit drugs.


First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched

First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched

The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.


In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care

In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care

GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.


Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.


In Practice: Medicines safety resources

In Practice: Medicines safety resources

The RACGP has a new education toolkit and on-demand recordings for GPs in their role of reducing medicine-related harm.


‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.


Aged Care Digital Strategy launches

Aged Care Digital Strategy launches

The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.


Calls to change ad hoc assault laws to protect GPs nationally

Calls to change ad hoc assault laws to protect GPs nationally

NSW politicians have acknowledged GPs as ‘frontline health workers’ in assault laws. But why have these laws not been rolled out nationally?


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