‘Catch up’ HPV test may benefit older women New research suggests screening women aged 65 and over who have never been tested for HPV could improve cervical cancer prevention.
GP aged care standards launched for the first time New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
Australian Prescriber makes its comeback The publication, which had an uncertain future following funding cuts to its previous publisher NPS MedicineWise, is going out to readers once again.
‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.
The moral quandaries posed by synthetic human embryos Bioethics lecturer Dr Kathryn MacKay considers what the breakthrough means for science – and the ethical issues it presents.
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
$2b health funding program ‘fell short of ethical requirements’: ANAO Executive oversight, risk and fraud management were deficient, while many grants were ‘inconsistent’ with rules and guidelines.
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
Identifying the ripple effects of problem gambling GPs have ‘an amazing role’ in embedding discussion around risk and harms through routine assessments, says expert Dr Hester Wilson.
Proportion of Level B attendances drops: AIHW While still the most common type of consultation, its use has plateaued despite overall GP attendances having increased.