Huge rise in ‘very helpful’ electronic prescribing The number of electronic prescriptions being used in Australia is increasing by 500,000 every week.
Clarity on COVID immunisation status on My Health Record The ADHA has issued new guidance to ensure patient records are correctly linking with up-to-date immunisation data.
Household gas a major contributor to childhood asthma: Report A new Climate Council report has found the use of gas in homes is exposing Australian children to a higher risk of asthma.
Chance to recognise ‘most outstanding’ GP People have until 31 May to nominate a GP as part of the Australian Patients’ Association Awards.
Bringing training back to the RACGP will be transformative The move will improve outcomes and encourage more medical students to become GPs, writes President Dr Karen Price.
Advance care plans on My Health Record ‘a step in the right direction’ What are the benefits of linking advance care planning documents with My Health Record?
SMS subsidy for electronic prescribing extended GPs will now be able to send electronic prescriptions free of charge until at least 30 June.
More clarity on mandatory vaccination reporting The new laws come into effect next week, and detail has been released on reporting timeframes and requirements for vaccines administered overseas.
New laws make vaccination reporting mandatory With the COVID vaccine rollout only weeks away, newly passed legislation means GPs will soon have to report all administered vaccines to the AIR or face a potential fine of more than $6000.
Clinical update to National Cervical Screening Program guidelines Important pathway changes for women at intermediate risk of significant cervical abnormality come into effect on 1 February.