Australia’s first fixed pill-testing site opens in ACT The Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine has welcomed the ‘highly significant’ launch, which is part of a six-month trial.
Diagnosis delays lead to PCR test push Vulnerable patients with symptoms should get the more sensitive test to allow treatment to be fast-tracked, says deputy CMO.
GP issues warning over COVID testing confusion Rapid antigen tests versus PCR – which is appropriate, and when? GPs are being urged to educate patients in the lead up to winter.
States move to make positive rapid test results official To reduce stress on PCR testing, Victoria and Queensland are establishing systems for people to record their positive rapid antigen test results.
Significant changes to COVID testing requirements People with a positive rapid antigen test will no longer need a PCR test, as part of efforts to ease pressure on the country’s buckling systems.
What are the COVID-19 travel requirements for each state and territory? UPDATED: As Australians continue to journey interstate over the summer, newsGP provides a breakdown of the various travel requirements, from vaccination to testing and isolation.
HbA1c testing for type 2 diabetes in general practice SPONSORED: GPs have the central healthcare provider role from identifying those at risk to caring for diagnosed patients.
HIV self-tests to be sold in pharmacies The self-tests will be available over the counter from mid-December in a move that has been welcomed by sexual health clinicians.
MBS point-of-care testing: What GPs need to know What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?