In Practice: Digital health essentials A new webinar series aims to strengthen GPs’ digital health capabilities, starting with key cyber security concepts.
Tenders open for demand-driven respiratory clinics As permanent GP-led clinics are phased out, a new arrangement is set to begin in March with clinics to be ‘activated as required’.
How COVID-19 will be managed in 2023 ‘COVID exceptionalism’ and bespoke arrangements will be a thing of the past, according to a new Government plan.
What is ‘tomato flu?’ And should Australians be concerned about the new respiratory virus spreading rapidly among small children in India?
Child asthma hospital readmissions reach decade high The figures provide a ‘standout example’ of why targeted management plans in general practice are vital to avoid admissions.
Is childhood bronchitis a marker of lung problems in later life? Research suggests there is ‘no clear link’ that the condition persists into middle age, but there may be other concerns.
GP respiratory clinic reaches huge vaccination milestone Doctors and nurses at a Perth clinic have administered an extraordinary amount of doses since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began.
Home oxygen therapy When and for whom should home oxygen therapy be prescribed, and what is the evidence behind it? David Liew chats with respiratory physician Christine McDonald.
Study finds biofilm link to persistent wet cough in children Researchers hope the findings may lead to more effective treatments for protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
‘Fantastic’ partnership leads to state government-funded GP respiratory clinics The Victorian Government will help establish 20 new GP respiratory clinics across Melbourne. Both the RACGP President and state faculty chair hope it is a sign of things to come.