Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.
Violence towards GPs and staff a growing problem Increased threats of physical harm have been attributed to workforce maldistribution and a rise in mental health conditions.
Helping people in CALD communities understand active ingredients New resources have been developed to help people in culturally and linguistically diverse communities better understand their medications.
Pandemic challenging Australia’s medication supply chains COVID-19 has severely impacted global medicine supply chains, presenting the potential for ‘real patient harm’.
Call to improve healthcare access in Katherine answered The town’s only general practice closed last year, but it has now secured a new locally delivered service.
PBS to provide access to life-saving MS and cancer medicines New medicines for multiple sclerosis and various cancers will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 November.
High-risk sports supplements to be regulated as medicines The TGA will regulate supplements formulated to look like medicines with therapeutic claims from 30 November.
RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
One in four patients did not see a GP when they needed: AIHW Patients in remote areas, as well as those with higher health needs, were most likely not to see a doctor when they felt it was required.
Rural and city: Striving for improved health equity A remote GP and a city GP compare experiences and discuss the endeavour for health equity across geographical locations.