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Malnutrition rife in aged care: Study

Malnutrition rife in aged care: Study

Forty per cent of people living in residential care are malnourished, 6% severely, according to the largest study of its kind ever carried out. 


Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10%

Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10%

With more than 450 active outbreaks at last count, experts say the ‘disappointingly low’ coverage is putting the already vulnerable at risk.


In Practice: Vigabratin substitutions

In Practice: Vigabratin substitutions

The TGA has said that the tablet form of the epilepsy medication is in scarce and enabled pharmacists to replace it with oral sachets.


RACGP responds to aged care medication reform

RACGP responds to aged care medication reform

While generally supportive of the performance outcomes and role of onsite pharmacists, the college says gaps remain in the framework.


Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost

Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost

Frustrated GPs say urgent help is needed to improve flu immunisation rates, with just one third of Australians vaccinated.


GP aged care standards launched for the first time

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.


‘No minimum numbers’: GPs urged to use RACF flag-fall fee

‘No minimum numbers’: GPs urged to use RACF flag-fall fee

Take-up of recommended COVID-19 boosters in aged care is low, but officials hope a raised fee for in-reach visits will make a difference.


‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination

‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination

GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.


‘Super-spreader’ areas identified in health settings: Study

‘Super-spreader’ areas identified in health settings: Study

Researchers say low-cost CO2 monitors have an important role to play in identifying the interventions needed to mitigate spread of airborne viruses.


RACFs prescribing changes ‘an important step forward’

RACFs prescribing changes ‘an important step forward’

Adoption of electronic medication charts in residential aged care facilities could be ‘a game changer’ for GPs who provide aged care.


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