Medicine reforms save patients $250 million: Health Minister The past 12 months have brought a raft of changes to 60-day dispensing, the PBS, and bulk billing, but the sector is still crying out for funding.
‘Confused and unwell’: Light exposure’s impact on mental health While too much night-time light can have adverse effects, more during the day could improve mood and wellbeing, world-first research finds.
Sixty-day dispensing medication shortages yet to materialise The CEO of Australia’s largest pharmaceutical distributor says there has been ‘very little change in demand’ during the initial weeks of the new policy.
Health Workforce Certificates no longer required for IMGs The removal of a ‘ridiculous’ piece of red tape placing pressure on rural and remote general practices has been welcomed by the RACGP.
Call for more recognition of GPs’ role in mental healthcare With mental health the most common presentation in general practice, the RACGP has said more could be done to improve access and outcomes.
Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.
‘Even if I won the Lotto, I would do the same’: Dr Anju Aggarwal profile Arriving in Australia with a small suitcase and a head full of dreams, the college’s GP of the year reflects on what inspires her.
GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.
MPs investigate streamlined IMG recruitment Australia’s healthcare worker shortage has again made its way to Parliament, with a committee investigating how to attract overseas doctors.
Senate blocks last-minute attempt to delay 60-day dispensing Debate over extended dispensing headlined a chaotic day in Parliament House that eventually secured its planned adoption next month.