Approval of cytisine for smoking cessation takes step forward Consultation is now open to make the medication available for GPs to prescribe, but the RACGP raises concerns about its potential for pharmacy prescribing.
RACGP questions chronic disease funding ‘vacuum of information’ The Commonwealth has dropped new details about the revised MBS framework, but a persistent lack of funding details has GPs concerned.
How can GPs best spot long COVID cases in children? A new study has revealed paediatric long COVID cases could have vastly different symptoms than adults, and may be going unnoticed.
Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population Research revealed physician suicides are down overall but female doctors are still dying at a much higher rate, leading to calls for greater support.
In Practice: Using CGM to enhance diabetes care outcomes Learn more about the benefits and limitations of continuous glucose monitoring technology and how it can be applied in a rural practice.
Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk There are calls for urgent investigation into its impact on mental health, but GPs are urging caution when interpreting the research.
Federal Government reveals long-awaited Better Access response It says the mental health system is ‘difficult to navigate’, but supported less than half of the recommendations in full.
The GPs putting menopause in the spotlight The RACGP Women in General Practice Weekend brought together dozens of doctors to expand their knowledge of the once-taboo topic.
Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
Tackling health misinformation Dr Anna Mullins speaks with Dr Preeya Alexander, a GP based in Melbourne who utilises social media to debunk health myths and provide reliable health information to the public.