GPs should be able to see their billing against national averages: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes such a change would help to ensure GPs are billing correctly.
RACGP’s Health of the Nation reveals state of general practice Australia’s primary healthcare system continues to thrive but there are also areas of concern, particularly with regard to GP wellbeing.
‘Take action to stay well’: Tailored health checks for veterans New comprehensive health checks for ex-serving ADF members are designed to help ease the transition to civilian life.
Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.
New trial of GP-delivered urgent care set to launch in WA Western Australian patients thinking about going to emergency will next week have a new option – a GP.
Voluntary assisted dying: The current state of affairs A proposed bill has been backed by WA’s lower house, bringing it one step closer to legalisation. What about the rest of the country?
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
Questions emerge regarding new SA bid to ease ED strain Ambulances have begun taking some patients to GP-led priority care centres in an effort to relieve Adelaide’s strained hospital network.
Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?