Street Side Medics expands GP-led clinics As demand grows, the mobile medical service has opened a second Victorian clinic, providing free care to those experiencing homelessness.
GPs warned amid ‘worrying spike’ in nitazenes The ‘illicit and dangerous’ synthetic opioid has been found in fake pain medication, as GPs ramp up calls for pill testing to be expanded.
What recent My Health Record changes mean for GPs The RACGP has updated information for GPs following changes to rules around shared pathology and diagnostic imaging reports, noting some concerns.
RACGP Mentoring Program applications open The program pairs up new GPs with a ‘seasoned GP’, offering support, guidance and advice as they navigate their career.
In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.
Call for GPs’ role expansion in responding to partner violence A new survey found almost half of women report experiencing family violence, leading experts to call for bolstered education for GPs and systemic healthcare changes.
Fresh push to turn around ‘dire’ flu vaccination rate The RACGP has joined calls to boost influenza vaccinations as cases continue to climb, with increases seen across all Australian jurisdictions.
Practice viability: ‘It’s crucial for the health of the country’ At a time of unprecedented change, GPs are reminded of a suite of practical tools available to help create successful practices.
Draft deprescribing guideline for older people issued The recommendations are currently out for feedback, with hopes the guidelines can ‘meaningfully improve’ health outcomes.
RACGP accepts new antidepressant deprescribing resource Tapering patients off antidepressants is a ‘poorly understood area in clinical practice’. A drug-specific, step-by-step resource, now recognised by the RACGP, aims to change that.