‘Actions-based’ updated National Guide launched The guide supports GPs to provide best practice preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
‘There’s lots of growth and change that needs to happen’ What can you expect from the landmark ‘National guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ update?
RSV vaccine added to national program To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.
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.
The silent struggle: GPs and the workers’ compensation system Passionate about supporting injured workers, we must address challenges faced by GPs interacting with work injury schemes, writes Dr Steven Kaye.
New water guidelines for PFAS: What GPs need to know Concerned patients have been urged to contact GPs with questions, after the NHMRC called for a crackdown on chemicals allowed in drinking water.
‘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.
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.
Action taken amid continuing PrEP shortage As supply of the HIV prevention medication continues to be disrupted, the Federal Government has listed a US brand on the PBS to shore up access.
Psychiatric prescriptions for children skyrocket Some prescriptions have tripled in the past decade as a mental health crisis grips Australia’s youth, but are GPs getting the treatment options right?