Funding needed to ‘help share the workload’: RACGP Commonwealth support should be funnelled into expanding general practices to include multidisciplinary care teams, according to a college submission.
In Practice: Defect alert for insulin brands The TGA has issued an urgent product defect alert for glass cartridge insulin products on behalf of the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk.
Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD New research has revealed which foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, and their surprising contrasts for men and women.
Research provides hope for type 1 diabetes ‘cure’ Further trials are needed, but the use of rare cancer drugs to assist in restoring insulin production is showing promise.
In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form A digital approval form is now available to support electronic assignment of benefit for telehealth services.
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
In Practice: End of the CPD year Members should aim to complete their 2023 CPD requirements by 31 December and can check their progress via myCPD.
Provider Connect Australia: Why we should all get on board Dr Rob Hosking explains the benefits GPs can expect from future enhancements to the service.
What referral options exist for people with hepatitis B? SPONSORED: Discover what GPs need to know when supporting patients to choose the right hepatitis B treatment pathway for them.