Victoria first state to adopt mandatory prescription monitoring From 1 April, all prescribers in the state will be required to view patients’ prescription histories.
General practice accreditation to be maintained during pandemic As GPs respond to unprecedented circumstances, assessments for accreditation will be held off until the coronavirus recovery phase.
RACGP secures $500m to help general practice fight coronavirus In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the pandemic.
Coronavirus testing criteria widen but roadblocks remain While new guidelines should make it easier for people to get tested, there are still concerns over other ongoing barriers.
Take-home naloxone ‘saves lives’ Currently in a pilot phase across three states, naloxone would be more effective if further patient education was provided, one expert says.
Suggestions to manage coronavirus stress GPs can listen, address concerns, provide guidance and assist those who struggle to cope amid the ongoing outbreak, Dr Edwin Kruys writes.
Government heeds general practice calls for more coronavirus support A substantial portion of the Federal Government’s $2.4 billion health package will go towards primary care efforts to combat the disease.
Fallout from minister’s comments intensifies as GPs stay home A growing number of GPs with very minor ailments are unsure as to whether they should go into work as a result of Jenny Mikakos’ ‘dog whistling’.
Doctors rally around coronavirus GP after criticism from minister A petition condemning Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and demanding she issue an apology has garnered more than 5000 signatures.
Chief Medical Officer coronavirus update Professor Brendan Murphy outlines the Federal Government’s response and future plans to support GPs amid the ongoing outbreak.