Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.
GPs told to ‘prescribe and dispense as usual’ amid data breach The RACGP attended an Office of Cyber Security briefing about the incident on Friday, confirming patients can continue to access their medicines.
Pregnancy medicines shortage sparks concern The RACGP has joined RANZCOG to address nationwide supply issues related to a lack of clinical trials and off-patent drugs.
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Progress being made on ‘huge problem’ for GPs Endlessly inputting the same clinical information in different systems may soon be a relic of the past, thanks to a concerted push to improve interoperability.
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.
No power, no reception, no worries for remote CCE candidate Quick thinking, community spirit and resilience were all on display earlier this year when a tiny Top End town rallied to help its local doctor sit a vital exam.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
Re-consent needed for ‘critical’ data resource An RACGP committee has granted MedicineInsight ‘ethics approval’, but practices must sign up again to participate.
Clinic’s data breach a reminder to bolster security The personal details of more than 5000 patients may have been ‘compromised’ after a Brisbane medical centre’s email account was breached.