GP hands back Order of Australia Medal Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo made the decision in protest of Margaret Court’s 2021 Australia Day honour.
GPs ‘horrified’ at latest pharmacy proposal The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has suggested ‘non-urgent’ emergency department presentations be directed to community pharmacy.
Medical misinformation threatens to derail COVID health response But would censoring high profile spreaders of non-evidence-based content do more harm than good?
Wrap of the year 2020 Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas close the year with highlights from the series and excerpts from their favourite moments of Generally Speaking.
RACGP gets a seat at the table on Mental Health Australia Board Dr Cathy Andronis, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Psychological Medicine network, will represent general practice.
Government ‘did not consider’ pandemic risks on PPE stockpiles: ANAO A new report has found the Federal Government failed to amass enough supplies in the National Medical Stockpile prior to COVID-19.
Health of the Nation 2020: Part 2 Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas wrap up the year with the General Practice: Health of the Nation report. They are joined by RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, Dr Michael Wright.
Audit of compliance actions raises questions over efficacy of targeted letters Questions have emerged over whether Department of Health compliance activities recover enough money to justify the cost.
Less than half of LGBTQI people feel accepted by healthcare providers Patients look for signs of an inclusive practice from the moment they walk through the door.
Medical experts dispute claims of new COVID strain in SA State officials have reported a new ‘sneaky’ strain of COVID-19, but experts question suggestions of a uniquely shorter incubation period.