In Practice: MBS online tool updated GPs can stay informed with the latest MBS items, including Level C phone consultation items.
GP push to spread clear COVID messaging With hospitals and general practices under increasing strain, is the message about managing COVID-19 at home cutting through?
New resources to make COVID vaccine booking easier In addition to streamlining online vaccine bookings, GPs can better understand the system with a new RACGP self-directed learning activity.
Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare New data aims to help GPs prioritise certain patient cohorts to mitigate future risk. But with the system under pressure, is this realistic?
Vaccination gap: Vulnerable communities left exposed as Omicron threatens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID vaccination rates continue to lag the general population, with some areas still less than 50% fully vaccinated.
In Practice: Valuable information for RACGP members The first edition for 2022 contains professional and clinical information directly relevant to general practice.
Demand soars for mental health support among healthcare workers An online e-health hub for health professionals says the number of users accessing help has surged alongside Omicron cases.
New challenges as vaccine rollout enters next phase Vaccinating children aged 5–11 is of vital importance but also brings a whole other round of potential issues, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
States move to make positive rapid test results official To reduce stress on PCR testing, Victoria and Queensland are establishing systems for people to record their positive rapid antigen test results.
TGA rules out over-the-counter sales of oral contraceptives The RACGP has consistently opposed any efforts to down-schedule the pill, citing patient safety.