New pharmacy trial seeks to break down barriers to contraception The trial, led by GP Professor Danielle Mazza, has been at the centre of debate following media misrepresentation.
Abortion has now been decriminalised nationwide – what next? The move marks a significant shift in recognising abortion as a health rights issue, one women’s health advocate says.
PSR receives $9M from practitioners in final quarter of 2020 The Professional Services Review has also published a Statement of Intent outlining its ‘vision’ and values.
Rural women’s health receives boost The Federal Government has funded new research to improve access to contraception and medical abortion for rural and regional communities.
GPs call out ‘ridiculous’ changes to cardiac imaging MBS items GPs will no longer be able to access item numbers for electrocardiograms that include reporting.
Is social prescribing a remedy to chronic health problems? A new report recommends that social prescribing be incorporated into routine healthcare throughout Australia.
Majority feel having an abortion was the right decision: Research A new large-scale study on women’s feelings following a termination found most experience relief, not regret, five years on from the procedure.
New South Wales decriminalises abortion The controversial bill has finally passed the state’s lower house after several weeks of often-intense debate.
Push to create ‘paradigm shift’ in women’s reproductive health A new $2.5 million centre will investigate ways GPs and other primary healthcare workers can deliver best practice reproductive services.