Ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression: Study New Australian-led research shows a 10-fold treatment advantage for the drug compared with placebo.
RACGP backs Voice to Parliament The constitutional change would help drive changes to improve outcomes for Indigenous people and address health system inequity, the college says.
‘No objection’ to PSR improvement bill: RACGP The college will not oppose legislation prompted by the Medicare compliance review, but still wants to be consulted on panel appointments.
In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.
Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
MS-2 Step access set to expand Medical abortions will become easier to access under landmark regulation changes due to come into effect on 1 August.
‘Catch up’ HPV test may benefit older women New research suggests screening women aged 65 and over who have never been tested for HPV could improve cervical cancer prevention.
RACGP backs vision for national hepatitis strategies The college has put forward recommendations to strengthen the draft 2023–30 strategies and ensure targets are met.
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.