The aftermath of tragedy SPONSORED CONTENT: What GPs need to know before releasing the personal health information of patients involved in a serious crime.
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WHO report into origin of coronavirus released The virus most likely arose in bats before spreading to humans via an unidentified intermediary animal, according to report findings.
COVID cuts more from Australians’ life than leading causes of death A new AIHW report highlights the fact older people and the critically ill are not the only ones at risk.
‘We can’t say they don’t have it’: Patients seeking impossible clearances for coronavirus The RACGP has created a template to help GPs grappling with requests for employer-mandated medical clearances that ‘guarantee’ patients are virus-free before returning to work.
Medical indemnity insurers to be required to offer universal cover Medical indemnity is set for a shake-up, with new rules making it compulsory for providers to offer universal cover to be introduced.
Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.
How can GPs stay safe amid increasing scrutiny of billing? Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie has a few tips on how to bill appropriately and stay protected.
Medicare compliance is ramping up: What GPs need to know The Department of Health is cracking down on Medicare compliance. Medico-legal expert Sara Bird has some recommendations to help GPs.
When children of vaccine-hesitant parents want to be immunised newsGP speaks with medico-legal expert Dr Sara Bird about under-18-year-olds who want vaccinations despite their parents’ wishes.