Progress made on national real-time prescription monitoring Australia is a step closer to achieving national real-time prescription monitoring, after federal and state health ministers agreed to push for a federated model.
Government reforms to the aged care system: Will they be enough? The Federal Government seeks to restore trust in Australia’s aged care system with a suite of reforms to the sector.
More young people are beating childhood cancers Young Australians diagnosed with cancer have a better chance than ever of beating the disease, according to a new report.
Tide of vexatious complaints non-existent: Researchers A torrent of vexatious complaints against medical practitioners does not exist, according to a new report.
Better healthcare through technology? Yes please, say GPs A new RACGP technology survey looks to a future in which GPs can access clinical test results, medical records and drug references from their work devices.
Pointing the way towards better support of veterans’ mental health The Federal Government has released research that provides a blueprint for better provision of services to ex-serving military personnel returning to civilian life.
GP questions study claiming pharmacists in practices lead to better outcomes Prominent healthcare quality expert Dr Evan Ackermann has told newsGP there are issues with a study suggesting placing pharmacists in general practices leads to a reduction in drug-related problems.
Cutting the red tape in Australian healthcare The Federal Government’s Select Committee on Red Tape has handed down its report into healthcare. Here’s why that matters for Australian GPs.
Alcohol and illicit drugs responsible for one in every 20 deaths in Australia Alcohol and illicit drugs are behind nearly one in every 20 Australian deaths, new figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have revealed.