A clinic underwater, no power, and ‘a huge amount of anxiety’ GPs’ role as ‘community caregivers’: How doctors, patients, and the fire brigade worked together to ensure locals had healthcare amid the deadly NSW floods.
Melioidosis outbreak continues to grow With people still contracting this disease, what’s keeping it active in Queensland and are there any promising vaccines on the horizon?
Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Medicine shortages in Australia are not new. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?
‘The same challenges’: Lessons from remote Canada They may be half a world apart but country doctors in Canada and Australia have a lot they can teach each other, finds the RACGP’s Rural Chair.
In Practice: Changes to dual-labelled medicine ingredient names The TGA has advised that more dual-labelled medicine ingredient names have begun the transition to sole ingredient names.
‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed A study found communities face a 26% increased risk of serious disease after a flood, with the ongoing strain on healthcare lasting up to 210 days.
Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.
GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
‘Get up to speed’: GPs admit climate change knowledge gaps A survey found 80% of GPs are concerned about its health impacts, but say their practice is not doing enough to address the issue.
RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change With an election looming, the college says GPs at the frontline must be better supported to take action when natural disasters strike.