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Why are some Ukrainian refugees being denied Medicare?

Why are some Ukrainian refugees being denied Medicare?

Unlike other refugees, such as recent humanitarian arrivals from Afghanistan, many are facing a hefty bill for basic medical care.


Paediatricians float solutions for deteriorating access problems

Paediatricians float solutions for deteriorating access problems

Do solutions for the growing issue lie in integrated GP–paediatrician models and a new Medicare item number?


GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’

GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’

The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.


In Practice: Faculty council elections open

In Practice: Faculty council elections open

RACGP members can be a voice for their GP community and contribute to the future of Australian general practice by joining a council.


Fitness to drive updates: What GPs need to know

Fitness to drive updates: What GPs need to know

New soon-to-be-released standards will be required for all medical assessments and decisions determining a person’s fitness to drive.


Should paracetamol be up scheduled?

Should paracetamol be up scheduled?

The TGA has launched a review to inform whether changes to the scheduling and access controls of paracetamol are necessary.


New RACGP-endorsed resources

New RACGP-endorsed resources

Guidelines covering breast cancer diagnosis and care, as well as otitis media have been added to help ensure GPs undertake best practice.


New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access

New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access

The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.


Omicron raises concerns for GPs managing COVID-positive patients

Omicron raises concerns for GPs managing COVID-positive patients

With general practice expected to take a leading role in caring for mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19, questions persist as to whether there are the necessary supports in place.


Changes to medicinal cannabis prescribing pathways

Changes to medicinal cannabis prescribing pathways

The changes will improve patient access and reduce the administrative burden on prescribers, according to the TGA.


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