RACGP ‘so incredibly important’: Michael Kidd The Deputy Chief Medical Officer stopped by his old stomping ground to share his inspiring views on the future of general practice.
‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.
New COVID-19 vaccines to be ‘preferred’ option The vaccines, which target the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant, were approved by the TGA and will be available in Australia from next month.
Could more hospital outpatients be discharged to GPs earlier? According to new research, hospital specialists say 20–60% of patients seen in their outpatient clinics could be managed in primary care.
Paediatrics - assessment of behavioural challenges Dr Tim Jones, a GP with a particular interest in paediatrics, discusses the pandemic’s impact on the mental and emotional wellbeing of children and families.
‘We need to talk about the pandemic’: Professor Michael Kidd Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, who stepped into the role as COVID unfolded, opened the last day of WONCA with a moving speech.
Long COVID plagued by ‘confusion and undereducation’ Patients are ‘falling through the cracks’ due to a lack of treatment, according to researchers calling for a diagnosis overhaul.
Molnupiravir linked to COVID mutations Researchers found the widely used antiviral could be driving new SARS-CoV-2 variants, but there is no evidence these pose any additional threat.
Government launches COVID-19 inquiry The RACGP will contribute to a review of the pandemic response, which will scrutinise how the crisis was handled and help prepare for future events.
In Practice: Wound awareness Hard-to-heal wounds cost Australia $6.6 billion each year, but medical professionals can reaffirm best practice via a series of free webinars.