Advocates applaud court decision on Medevac bill remote assessments The Coalition Government is unhappy with the court’s decision – but refugee health advocates argue the finding is sensible and humane.
Policy responses to increasing workforce supply Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda wants to start a discussion to support planning around a future Australian medical training model.
‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low, but Professor Jon Emery believes GPs are instrumental to boosting numbers.
Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas Participation rates are lower – but positivity rates higher – for those living in the lowest socioeconomic areas, a new report shows.
Taking practical steps towards reconciliation Reconciliation Action Plans are designed to offer a way for organisations and businesses to embed the values of unity and cultural sensitivity.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Financial incentives not effective in tackling rural GP shortages A new study has found non-financial factors to be more important when determining where to live and work.
Tales from the tools: My stethoscope Dr Chris Hogan reflects on what his mentors taught him about the vital tools of healthcare.
Moving towards unity: Reconciliation Week 2019 Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Karen Mundine talks to newsGP about this year’s theme and her hopes for a unified future.
Policy could see vulnerable patients denied vaccines GPs in SA and Tasmania are potentially turning away patients at risk of contracting measles, due to restrictions on government-supplied vaccines.