‘The system let him down’ One mother shares the story of her son who died aged 26 from long-term effects of alcohol, saying there were failings in the health system to connect him with appropriate care.
Study highlights lack of disease outbreak preparedness Research has indicated Australia is not ready for another pandemic, with one expert arguing GP data needs to be used to identify disease hotspots.
AHPRA notifications rise by 14.2% The medical watchdog’s annual report reveals 5.9% of medical practitioners received a notification last year, with clinical care the most common complaint.
Federal Health Minister to attend GP24 The RACGP says Mark Butler’s attendance at its annual conference in Perth ‘reflects the critical role of general practice’.
Increased frailty linked to dementia onset: Study The analysis of data from almost 30,000 participants emphasises the need for early intervention options, authors say.
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
Billing education package aims to ease GPs’ ‘huge concern’ The RACGP has released a new CPD solution to support members in optimising billing strategies and address concerns around financial and business viability.
Final Scope of Practice Review revealed It found ‘virtually all’ health professions face barriers working to full scope, but the RACGP labelled the review ‘reductionist’, urging decisionmakers caution in considering its recommendations.
Could stricter salt ‘laws’ save lives? Researchers say manufacturers should be made to reduce sodium levels in packaged food, saying it will bring ‘enormous reductions’ in CVD.
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Arrangement comes to an end As of Friday, the profession’s autonomy will be expanded as new laws take effect, despite long-standing opposition from the RACGP.