On-site aged care pharmacists must be linked to GPs: RACGP The idea has been touted as addressing a key recommendation from the royal commission but has generated concerns over fragmentation of care.
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role The RACGP say GPs should be integrated into emergency response plans, after doctors were turned away from evacuation centres due to poor planning.
Aged Care Digital Strategy launches The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.
From science to spirituality: Dhanggati GP’s palliative care journey To help celebrate NAIDOC Week, Dr Janelle Trees explains how her cultural connection helps those in their last moments of life.
RACGP slams ‘misguided’ CBD nurse-run clinic The college says women in regional Queensland should be especially concerned over the move, which it called a ‘wastage of public funds’.
Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10% With more than 450 active outbreaks at last count, experts say the ‘disappointingly low’ coverage is putting the already vulnerable at risk.
Most RACFs falling short of minimum care standards: Report New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
Funding boost will see ePrescribing expand into hospitals SPONSORED: Uptake continues to grow, with 189 million electronic prescriptions issued by more than 80,000 prescribers as of January 2024.
In Practice: RACGP President elections now open With campaign season fast approaching, prospective candidates have until Sunday 21 July to submit their nomination.