No obvious barriers for GP involvement in potential Moderna rollout Existing infrastructure should allow general practices to take part in the administration of up to 25 million doses of the mRNA COVID vaccine once it is approved for use in Australia.
RACGP releases 2020.2 RCE report The college’s second Remote Clinical Exam showed an overall pass rate of almost 80%.
When friends and family ask for medical advice newsGP speaks with three GPs about how they respond when asked for informal assistance.
NT tour first step in addressing workforce shortage The RACGP will continue to take a more ‘hands on’ approach to longstanding workforce issues, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
‘Nervous’ wait for aerosol guidelines following another HQ leak Consensus guidelines on face mask and eye protection against COVID are currently with ICEG for review.
Increase in GP visits following mild COVID Following infection, patients visit their GP 20% more and require additional medicines than those who never had the virus, new research identifies.
Budget breakdown: What can GPs expect? This year’s Federal Budget is heavily focused on post-pandemic recovery, as well as addressing gaps identified in aged care and mental health.
Could directly providing food to patients help support weight loss? Research suggests it can have overall health benefits. But a GP expert says dietary intervention alone may not be enough for some.
RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.
Telehealth valued by NDIS participants The service, which will soon become a permanent part of Australian primary care, has been welcomed by vulnerable patients.