Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns A state union has flagged potential issues surrounding medical indemnity, overwork, and the separation of prescribing and dispensing.
GP resources to support neurodiversity care An RACGP representative has said expanded resources will help raise greater awareness among GPs about neurodiverse conditions.
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be? With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
In Practice: Practice Owners National Conference Registrations are now open for the RACGP’s conference – where GP practice owners can connect and learn more about running their business.
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
New clinical tool to aid syphilis management With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.
‘Many roads to change’: The therapeutic alliance for AOD use A newly published paper in AJGP builds on the RACGP’s AOD Education Program to present a ‘universally applicable’ approach for GPs.
In Practice: Close the Gap Day event To mark its commitment to achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the RACGP is hosting an online forum next week.
‘This decision will save lives’: Call for evidence-based approach to drugs Australia-wide The RACGP has welcomed Victoria’s decision to make a medically supervised injecting room ongoing, with GP Dr Hester Wilson urging other jurisdictions to take note.