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GP aged care standards launched for the first time

GP aged care standards launched for the first time

New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.


‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released

‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released

Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.


RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid

RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid

A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.


‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report

‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report

The newly released Productivity Commission analysis says the current set-up ‘limits the scope for improved outcomes’ for consumers.


Government spending on general practice falls

Government spending on general practice falls

Australia’s GPs are ‘busier than ever’ but expenditure per person on general practice has decreased.


Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged

Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged

Workers required to care for Australia’s most vulnerable may fall short by more than 200,000 people by 2050, a new report has warned.


Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise

Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise

Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.


NPS MedicineWise to ‘cease operations’ at the end of 2022

NPS MedicineWise to ‘cease operations’ at the end of 2022

The confirmation comes after a Federal Government decision to proceed with a plan to cut the organisation’s funding.


Mass exodus of aged care staff expected: Survey

Mass exodus of aged care staff expected: Survey

Half of the sector’s workers are reportedly planning to leave in the next three years due to low pay and stress, with 64,000 set to quit by June 2023.


Connecting with Country: Alice Springs visit continues

Connecting with Country: Alice Springs visit continues

A tour of the RFDS and joining a storytelling circle with a local Indigenous Elder has helped strengthen RACGP links with rural NT.


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