Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.
Study finds 20% of UK GPs now using AI in practice The research found some GPs are using unregulated technologies, such as ChatGPT, not just for admin, but in diagnosis and treatment.
Do some vaccinations really reduce dementia risk? There is mounting evidence vaccines can reduce the rates of dementia, but one GP says ‘the jury is still out’ on which ones are best.
‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.
What does the mpox emergency mean for GPs? Experts are urging Australian GPs to be on the lookout for symptoms among their patients, after the outbreak was declared a global emergency.
In Practice: Aged care incentive info session The RACGP President is hosting a webinar next week for GPs to better understand the new incentive and what it means for their practice.
COVID-19 Risk Calculator expanded GPs can now use the tool to undertake a personalised assessment for patients’ risk of developing long COVID-19 six months after infection.
GPs ‘blindsided’ by CVD risk calculator change Already time-poor GPs say they are being burdened with extra admin, following the removal of self-population from the calculator in Best Practice software.
App to provide quick access to living guidelines A new app is on the way to help time-poor GPs access clinical resources at their fingertips, from various sources, from a single platform.
Aged Care Digital Strategy launches The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.