GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
Significant increase in palliative care services provided at home Medicare-subsidised in-home palliative care services almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20, according to a new AIHW report.
Majority of older Australians ‘sidestepping’ end-of-life care And most of the 30% with some form of advance care planning have documents that are incomplete, invalid or not legally binding, a new study finds.
Surge in parents seeking mental health guidance since COVID Thousands are in need of parental support following a year of lockdowns and uncertainty, but GPs can help.
More funding could help reduce COVID test wait times: GP With test wait times up to five hours, one Melbourne GP on the ground says better financial support would allow clinics to bring in more staff.
COVID Taskforce releases new guidance on CPR The guidelines have been developed in response to concerns about risk of infection when administering CPR amid COVID-19.
Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations The growth and ageing of Australia’s population combined with more chronic and incurable illnesses has left more patients in palliative care.
COVID cuts more from Australians’ life than leading causes of death A new AIHW report highlights the fact older people and the critically ill are not the only ones at risk.
Professional support over the general practice continuum The RACGP’s new remediation suite provides guidance for managing performance concerns at any stage of a general practice career.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.