New guide for treating COVID patients at home The RACGP has released home-care guidelines for COVID patients as GPs prepare to take a more active role in community-based care.
What is the future for COVID-19 boosters in aged care? The possibility of ongoing residential aged care boosters was raised by the Federal Health Minister at the weekend. newsGP considers the potential role of general practice.
Sparking an Australian walking revolution SPONSORED: The Heart Foundation’s Personal Walking Plans program is designed to help people who will benefit from moving more.
Post-COVID trauma on the healthcare frontline Half of healthcare workers in an international study reported having PTSD symptoms due to COVID. Has the pandemic had a similar impact on Australian GPs?
National Medicines Policy submission focuses on clinical practice Key recommendations for the policy’s review put forward by the RACGP are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.
‘The system will fail’: RACGP warning on 10-year plan Significant reform and investment are needed to maintain standards of care, the college response to the Government’s primary care plan argues.
Opioid treatment study ‘may impact’ future Australian guidelines Results from a clinical trial of extended-release buprenorphine injections reveal high retention and treatment satisfaction.
Criteria for cervical self-collection tests set to expand The self-collection pathway will be available to all eligible cervical cancer screening participants from next year, with ongoing GP guidance.
Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’ Depression and anxiety among pregnant women is already high – but it significantly increases among those with low levels of support.
MBS point-of-care testing: What GPs need to know What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?