Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care But fewer than one in four residents in aged care facilities are accessing the free service, new research has revealed.
Burden of COVID and dementia set to grow: AIHW report Life expectancy for boys is increasing faster than for girls, as the true impact of the pandemic shows in the national agency’s latest health assessment.
AHPRA naming Bill recommended by Senate Committee The proposed legislation will allow information regarding complaints to be made public before investigations are complete.
‘For some, it’s been too much’: COVID’s impact on aged care As the unwelcome milestone of 10,000 COVID deaths passes, GPs involved in the aged care response talk about the impact and what lies ahead.
Winter readiness presents opportunity to discuss advance care plans The RACGP has reminded GPs to discuss linking advance care plans with My Health Record when providing ‘catch-up’ care to older patients.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
‘A critical enabler’: Telehealth successes and failings in focus A college submission to the ANAO highlights the positive impact of telehealth, as well as the enormous challenges created by rule changes and compliance.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
National Cabinet commits to healthcare review The planned assessment of funding arrangements reform options is a chance to secure the future of general practice, according to the RACGP.
GPs needed to inform nurse practitioner arrangements A review is underway to shape best practice collaborative care arrangements and clearly define the embedded roles, and the college wants member input.