First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated November ushered in a host of changes to the MBS. The RACGP’s online tool is designed to help GPs keep up to date with billing.
In Practice: NDIS information sessions The NDIA is running online information sessions throughout November to help GPs navigate changes to the early childhood approach.
In Practice: Prescription Shopping Information Service changes From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.
In Practice: GOLD 2023 COPD update A new webinar will outline the recently updated guidelines and how they are set to impact clinical practice.
Major surgery risk for COPD patients People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
Ill health burden increases in Australia New statistics from the AIHW suggest that people spent more time unwell in 2022 than previous years – a trend driven by COVID-19.
Updated action plan for essential COPD management Dr Kerry Hancock gives an overview of the Lung Foundation’s updated COPD Action Plan to ensure best practice when self-managing exacerbations.