Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare New data aims to help GPs prioritise certain patient cohorts to mitigate future risk. But with the system under pressure, is this realistic?
Ministers told ‘overwhelmed’ GPs need help Pressure from two major vaccine rollouts, the surge in Omicron cases, and ongoing community care is threatening the short-term viability of general practice.
Which medicines could be in short supply in 2022? The pandemic has proven time and time again that it is a potent driver of shortages – but the end of COVID-induced medicine supply issues may come sooner than expected.
Has COVID-19 changed Australia’s alcohol consumption? Emerging studies are starting to reveal what impact the pandemic has had on alcohol use, writes Dr Shani Macaulay.
Patients, pregnancy and COVID: A GP’s story of working during the pandemic A trusted GP, evidence-based information and vaccination helped Dr Anna Samecki stay safe during her pregnancy in the midst of Sydney’s COVID outbreak.
Pandemic delays cancer diagnoses Research shows a new pandemic could be just over the horizon, and this time it’s cancer.
RACGP encourages members to support Foodbank Christmas Appeal A Melbourne GP has offered to match members’ donations, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.
RACGP President thanks outgoing Health Minister for his service After more than 20 years in Parliament – five in charge of the health portfolio – Greg Hunt has announced his time in politics is ending.
One step closer: a COVID vaccine designed for long lasting immunity Experts say a new vaccine candidate targeting T cells is promising. So what could it mean for the global pandemic response?
‘We’re all going to get COVID’: What living with the virus may look like newsGP considers the implications of ‘living with COVID’.