Age lowered for bowel cancer screening From the age of 45, eligible Australians will soon be able to screen with the national program as part of this year’s Federal Budget package.
‘Do not ever give up’: GP speaks out after AHPRA battle The doctor is calling for sweeping changes to the watchdog, after an Ombudsman found it did not act in a timely manner or access relevant data.
New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death for First Nations people, but there is hope a new GP resource could help address that.
Practice owners conference: ‘Harnessing the collective wisdom’ The RACGP’s conference Chair says the networking event will showcase the skills and future enablers of GP leaders.
Renewed push to integrate GPs into NDIS With the Government vowing to get the disability scheme ‘back on track’, the RACGP has said involving GPs would be a good start.
Vulnerable patients left waiting amid ongoing Shingrix shortage The Commonwealth is being urged to shore up supply, with wait lists at some practices extending beyond six months to access the subsidised vaccine.
Responding to requests for unnecessary tests SPONSORED: There is a good reason why the word ‘necessary’ often appears when it comes to the provision and funding of medical services.
Physical examinations: How to avoid misunderstandings SPONSORED: Clear communication is the most effective way to avoid misunderstandings in the doctor–patient relationship, writes Dr Jane Deacon.
Lung cancer added to national screening register Eligible Australians could soon be offered a scan every two years in a bid to bolster early detection, but the RACGP says the register needs updating.
New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.