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.
Details of permanent telehealth arrangements published The fact sheets for ongoing MBS telehealth have now been released, with the changes to come into effect from the beginning of 2022.
Mental health hospital presentations increase by 61% Emergency departments are back to pre-pandemic highs, with an ongoing gap in mental health services pushing a rise in at-risk patients.
‘A wonderful day’: telehealth to become permanent Minister for Health and Aged Care highlights RACGP’s role ‘as principal partner’ in introduction of ‘transformational’ telehealth service on an ongoing basis.