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Health response to climate change heats up

Health response to climate change heats up

A new national health and climate strategy is now out for feedback. What role is likely for general practice?


‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment

‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment

Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.


Our adult vaccination program needs a shot in the arm

Our adult vaccination program needs a shot in the arm

Australia has enviable childhood vaccination rates, but the increasingly vulnerable adult population is being left behind, writes Dr Sarah Chu.


Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program

Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program

The news has been welcomed by the Immunisation Coalition, but there are also concerns about eligibility restrictions.


Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.


GPs now able to bulk order bowel cancer screening kits

GPs now able to bulk order bowel cancer screening kits

The new alternative access model aims to reduce barriers by allowing GPs to hand kits directly to eligible patients during consultations.


Academic post applicants have ‘nothing to lose and much to gain’

Academic post applicants have ‘nothing to lose and much to gain’

Previous participants say the experience positioned them ‘perfectly’ to balance all that encompasses being a GP.


Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP?

Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP?

Immunisation against the deadly disease is available, but for most people it comes with a hefty price tag, putting it out of reach.


‘Welcome morale boost’ as funding for GP grants program opens

‘Welcome morale boost’ as funding for GP grants program opens

The $220 million election commitment announced last year is aimed at boosting standards and patient access.


GPs to help drive next generation applicants

GPs to help drive next generation applicants

Ahead of AGPT applications closing, the RACGP is calling on its ambassadors to encourage junior doctors to choose the same rewarding career.


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