‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
Clinic preparedness key to surviving Optus collapse Medical centres were among the 10 million victims of the telco’s nationwide outage, but backup systems helped keep the doors open.
‘I like to think I’ve made a difference’ For more than two decades, this GP has harnessed a passion for remote health to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities.
‘Fundamental’ regional healthcare shift needed: Report The significant gaps identified in a new report has prompted an RACGP call for reforms aimed at enabling GPs to work at the top of their scope.
GPs call for certainty after Treasurer’s baffling payroll promise Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has said he will intervene if general practices face insolvency – but the move has not impressed GPs.
‘Welcome to WONCA’: Conference officially opens GPs from around the globe have bonded over their shared challenges, experiences, and knowledge – united, despite their practices being worlds apart.
WONCA 2023 kicks off Thousands of GPs have descended on Sydney Harbour, travelling from far and wide as the long-awaited World Conference begins.
Age drop for bowel cancer screening endorsed The NHMRC has approved guidelines to widen the age of bowel cancer screening, although the Federal Government is yet to sign off the change.
New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care The new authority, recommended by the royal commission, will identify issues and report to the Australian Parliament.