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.
‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to ensure new and expecting parents receive appropriate care and regular screening.
‘A rich opportunity’: WONCA’s first day clinical highlights Conference Committee Chair Professor Mark Morgan shares some of his top picks of sessions to attend on the first day.
Pharmacy prescribing trial protocol made public After months of speculation the NSW pharmacy prescribing trial protocol for uncomplicated UTIs has been registered on the ANZCTR.
Pathology merger would make sub-leasing untenable: GP Alliance General practice owners say the takeover – under review by the ACCC – would leave a ‘hole’ in the finances of many clinics.
Precision oncology launches across Australia More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.
New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions An Australian-specific calculator is a key feature of the toolkit refresh, which targets conditions responsible for one in four deaths each year.
‘Strong concerns’: ACCC queries pathology merger bid The regulator has said a proposed takeover of Healius by ACL, a move opposed by the RACGP, could have an adverse effect on patients.
More respect needed for ‘Craft of Generalism’: GP A prominent general practice academic says there is an urgent need to clarify the value and expertise of generalist approaches in healthcare.