RACGP Specific Interests launches public health group The new group aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge of GPs and GPs in training with an interest in public and population health.
‘The result of years of neglect’: Bulk billing freefall continues Just over a third of bulk billing clinics are taking on new patients, according to newly published survey results.
In Practice: GOLD 2023 COPD update A new webinar will outline the recently updated guidelines and how they are set to impact clinical practice.
Is moderate exercise for statin users safe? According to new research, the commonly prescribed drug does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue for people doing moderate exercise.
Pushback against proposal to restrict MBS access to bulk-billing GPs There are concerns such a change would create a two-tier system and ‘completely undermine’ the universality of Medicare.
Review finds nature prescriptions benefit physical and mental health A meta-analysis of 28 studies found recipients had reduced blood pressure, as well as lower depression and anxiety scores.
Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders But experts are still cautioning against unregulated use of the treatment without a clinical assessment and prescription.
Pulse check: How GPs feel about MBS reform While there is universal agreement that Medicare needs to change, many remain wary about what this will look like in practice.
College responds to Medicare integrity report The RACGP President hopes the review will be a spur to simplify a ‘fiendishly complex’ system.
How collaboration can help counteract vaccine fatigue A program aimed at boosting COVID vaccination among vulnerable populations highlights the role of GP-led teams, writes Dr Ken McCroary.