More than one in three says their practice ‘at risk of closing’ The results of a newsGP survey suggest serious concerns about the sustainability of general practice remain front of mind.
Sixty-day dispensing medication shortages yet to materialise The CEO of Australia’s largest pharmaceutical distributor says there has been ‘very little change in demand’ during the initial weeks of the new policy.
In Practice: Vigabratin substitutions The TGA has said that the tablet form of the epilepsy medication is in scarce and enabled pharmacists to replace it with oral sachets.
GP honoured for outstanding palliative care A Queensland GP who ‘walks the journey’ with his patients says it allows them to live their best life.
How many practices have opened and closed in your area? This month, newsGP asked every PHN about new general practices and those that shut their doors over the past year. Here is what we were told.
‘Deeply troubling’: At least 184 general practices lost in a year New clinics have offset the closures to a degree, but the figures represent a net loss of at least 55 practices – and incomplete data means the number could be much higher.
Call for more recognition of GPs’ role in mental healthcare With mental health the most common presentation in general practice, the RACGP has said more could be done to improve access and outcomes.
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2 According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
Timely access to hormone therapy critical: Study The research found improved awareness of testosterone therapy, alongside better support for GPs, could prove a lifesaver for transgender patients.
RANZCOG guideline expected to be ‘helpful’ for GPs The RACGP has said a new evidence-based abortion care guideline will support clinicians involved in reproductive healthcare.