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Government to push ahead with mandatory vaccination reporting Bill

Government to push ahead with mandatory vaccination reporting Bill

Should the changes pass, providers will face a $6660 penalty for not reporting newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.


RACGP weighs in on future vaccination requirements

RACGP weighs in on future vaccination requirements

The college has commented on proposed changes that would compel GPs to report all newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.


Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease

Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease

It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.


General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians

General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians

While most people rate their health and GP experiences positively, accessibility continues to vary depending on where they live, according to a new report.


Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response

Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response

The former Chief Medical Officer has been named ACT Australian of the Year, placing him alongside the seven nominees for Australian of the Year.


Significant update on asthma management

Significant update on asthma management

Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1 focuses on avoiding the underuse of preventer medications and the over-reliance on reliever medications.


HealthEngine ordered to pay $2.9m for ‘misleading conduct’

HealthEngine ordered to pay $2.9m for ‘misleading conduct’

The penalty relates to sharing the personal information of more than 135,000 patients, publishing misleading patient reviews and ratings.


Children overprescribed combination asthma medication: Study

Children overprescribed combination asthma medication: Study

The medication should not be the first line of treatment in children – and for those aged five or under it should not be prescribed at all.


Advancing the profession of general practice: AJGP

Advancing the profession of general practice: AJGP

Professor Grant Russell, new Chair of the AJGP Editorial Advisory Committee, discusses the journal’s place on the general practice landscape.


Changes to mandatory reporting obligations come into effect

Changes to mandatory reporting obligations come into effect

The threshold for reporting a concern about impairment, intoxication and practice outside of professional standards has been raised.


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