How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Reducing value disparity in the MBS The RACGP has reiterated its support for time-tiered items for other medical specialists, and the simplification of case conferencing items.
Antidepressants may reduce efficacy of opioid pain medication: Study New research has found common antidepressants can interact with the pain medication tramadol.
Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
No evidence behind ADHD medication dosages Researchers want clarity on maximum doses due to fears arbitrary guidelines are impacting the most ‘severely affected’ young people.
Recognition, reward, communication: Establishing a practice culture Dr Sarah Lewis has found creating and maintaining a positive culture takes thought, hard work and the occasional tough conversation.
GP resistance to nurse practitioner Medicare push The RACGP has flagged its opposition to a proposal that nurse practitioners be granted more autonomy in patient treatment.
Review opens into chiropractic child spinal manipulation The Victorian Government is calling on parents, chiropractors and health practitioners to have their say.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.