College calls on Health Minister to intervene in compliance campaign Mark Butler has been asked to step in after ‘problematic’ letters were sent to almost 600 GPs.
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
Nearly 600 GPs to be sent Medicare compliance letters The latest campaign relates to co-claiming of chronic disease management and practice nurse support services.
How effective are antidepressants for pain? New research has advocated for a ‘more nuanced approach’ when prescribing antidepressants for chronic pain.
Major surgery risk for COPD patients People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
Updated action plan for essential COPD management Dr Kerry Hancock gives an overview of the Lung Foundation’s updated COPD Action Plan to ensure best practice when self-managing exacerbations.
Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know From 1 November, a number of MBS changes will be instituted that are likely to have some impact on general practice.
New clinical support for ‘silent but deadly’ disease Chronic kidney disease detection and management resources have been released, days after it was labelled a ‘national emergency’.
New PIP QI dataset provides ‘snapshot’ of general practice More than 5600 general practices took part in the program – but given the current pandemic environment, how much insight is it providing?
Chronic kidney disease: A patient perspective on navigating a new diagnosis GP Dr Kate Annear speaks with Dan and Jody, who have a lived experience with chronic kidney disease. They discuss helpful resources, as well as advice for health professionals looking to make the patient journey easier.