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Federal Government backs ADHD prescribing consistency

Federal Government backs ADHD prescribing consistency

In response to last year’s Senate Inquiry, it also supports-in-principle calls to review relevant MBS items and pathways to GP assessments.


Queensland GPs immediately exempt from payroll tax

Queensland GPs immediately exempt from payroll tax

The RACGP says the state is setting a precedent for others, after draft laws were introduced into Parliament on Thursday to abolish the tax on GPs.


Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded

Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded

Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.


Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study

Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study

It found patients had 30% increased odds of suffering a hip fracture within two months of taking a gabapentinoid medication.


‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.


Payroll tax abolishment moves forward

Payroll tax abolishment moves forward

Queensland’s new Government is following through on its election commitment, as it begins the process of scrapping the tax.


GP wins top award for ‘global leadership in health’

GP wins top award for ‘global leadership in health’

From Brisbane to New York, former UN Medical Director and Queensland GP Dr Jillann Farmer has been honoured with a UQ Alumni Award.


UTI pharmacy prescribing goes nationwide

UTI pharmacy prescribing goes nationwide

The initiative can now be accessed across Australia, leading a furious RACGP President to say, ‘that’s just not good medicine’.


Health bodies call for end to ‘regressive’ QLD abortion debate

Health bodies call for end to ‘regressive’ QLD abortion debate

The RACGP has signed a joint statement expressing concerns over plans to recriminalise abortion, labelling it a ‘harmful step backward’.


Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics

Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics

While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.


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