Discussing the effects of codeine up-scheduling in general practice Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and key author of the RACGP’s ‘Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice: Part C’, talks with newsGP about his initial experiences following the up-scheduling of codeine.
New legislation for notifiable data breaches New legislative requirements under the Federal Government’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme came into effect from today, with the government aiming to set ‘new standards of accountability and transparency to protect individuals’ personal information’.
Official immunisation history statements now required for Victorian children Victoria has strengthened its ‘No Jab, No Play’ laws with new rules ensuring medical practitioners will not be able to submit false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised.
Department of Health revises guidance on pathology rents The Department of Health has updated its guidance on prohibited practices in commercial relationships between requesters (ie general practice) and providers of pathology and diagnostic imaging services.
Fragmented approach to multimorbidity leaving patients further out of pocket New research that shows a fragmented approach to treating multimorbidity is resulting in greater out-of-pocket costs for patients is evidence of a need for a greater focus on preventive medicine, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.
General practice software and better healthcare systems GPs and software vendors collaborate for improved healthcare systems.
First issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The first issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.
GPs well-represented on 2018 Australia Day honours list GPs from across Australia were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
RACGP flags reservations regarding TGA amendment bills The RACGP is concerned that a Therapeutic Goods Administration list of permitted indications includes numerous ‘traditional’ indications that encourage the pharmaceutical industry to evade products’ scientific proof of efficacy, endorse pseudoscience, and will mislead and confuse consumers.
The defining moments of general practice in 2017: Part 2 In light of reflection and the festive spirit, the RACGP is taking 25 days of December to re-live a selection of the most defining moments of general practice in 2017.