Independent review into COVID vaccine procurement released Eight recommendations have been handed down, with the next two years identified as ‘critical’ to Australia’s recovery.
Pandemic response receives $1.4 billion boost COVID-19 response measures were due to expire in less than two weeks but have now been extended until the end of the year.
COVID has had ‘profound’ mental health impact on mothers Many women experiencing mental health issues during lockdowns did not access support from GPs or psychologists, new study findings show.
‘For some, it’s been too much’: COVID’s impact on aged care As the unwelcome milestone of 10,000 COVID deaths passes, GPs involved in the aged care response talk about the impact and what lies ahead.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
The importance of being COVID ‘positive’ GP Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos lists some of the silver linings that have emerged alongside the dark clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A burnt out workforce impacts patient care Burnout among healthcare workers is no new concept – but how much does it impact patient care?
More CPD points allocated to recognise GPs’ pandemic response The RACGP has allocated an additional 25 CPD points to members for being ‘a critical part’ of the health system response to COVID-19.
Australian antibiotic prescriptions drop 38% during pandemic Researchers suggest the drop is due to a combination of social distancing measures, as well as significantly fewer GPs prescribing the drugs.
Call for more support for GPs to address mental health crisis Demand for mental health services is soaring but capacity to help is lagging. Can GPs bridge the gap?