TGA moves to ease fears over a ‘no deal’ Brexit Imported medicines and devices will be minimally affected under a ‘no deal’ Brexit, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Government announces national plan to combat elder abuse The plan marks the first time there has been a coordinated national response to what is often a hidden issue.
Differentiating between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers Researchers in cancer neurobiology have found a new biomarker that may help differentiate between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers.
Stem cell research gets $150 million infusion The federal funding is part of a push to make Australia a leader in a rapidly developing area of medical science.
New GP visa program a stop-gap solution Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has described the Federal Government’s Visas for GPs initiative as only a short-term solution to the wider problem of GP maldistribution.
Reclaiming her voice: GP and family violence survivor speaks out Somewhere in Australia right now, there is a GP who is suffering.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
GP shortage prompts new growth strategy Ballarat Group Practice is committed to the highest standard of care to their patients, and hopes to ease an increasing GP shortage in the area.
What would it take for me to participate in voluntary assisted dying? After decades of providing palliative care, Dr Horst Herb would be willing to be involved with legal voluntary assisted dying – as long as he knew the patient well. He reflects on that realisation following news that more Australians are seeking euthanasia overseas.
From mutineer to surgeon: The curious case of William Redfern Dr Gillian Riley tells the story of the first colonial doctor to be qualified in Australia.