Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.
‘An incredible privilege’: RACGP Rural Awards 2023 Inspiring registrars and an ‘absolute stalwart’ of rural general practice have been recognised at a ceremony in Sydney this week.
RACGP 2023 national awards: The winners in full From the prestigious Rose-Hunt Award to the General Practice of the Year, here are the winners of the national RACGP Awards.
Responding to violence in the workplace SPONSORED: Becoming the victim of an assault by an aggressive patient can be a frightening and traumatic experience for a doctor.
Age drop for bowel cancer screening endorsed The NHMRC has approved guidelines to widen the age of bowel cancer screening, although the Federal Government is yet to sign off the change.
Government rolls out free shingles vaccine Five million older and vulnerable Australians will have access to the new, and more effective, Shingrix vaccine from next month.
Should I provide my patient with a character reference? SPONSORED: The seemingly simple request can raise a number of complex questions, particularly if you do not know the person very well.
A day in the life of a GP with an interest in dementia Dr Steph Daly writes about what inspired her to care for this often-neglected group, and why she wants more colleagues to join the cause.
New asthma charts ‘very useful to have at one’s fingertips’ Updated medication charts will help curb complacency, overuse of available treatments, and keep management up to date, experts say.
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.