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‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent

‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent

The initiative continues to cement itself into Australian healthcare, with a Victorian pilot both expanded and made permanent, but the RACGP warns of compromised patient safety.


Telehealth provider publishes ‘best-practice’ principles

Telehealth provider publishes ‘best-practice’ principles

Eucalyptus says an ‘absence of regulation’ prompted the move, while RACGP quality care experts say there is insufficient information about their scope and sources.


Disparities in breast cancer care uncovered

Disparities in breast cancer care uncovered

New research highlights the need for equitable and culturally safe care to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.


Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent

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.


New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis

New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis

The GP-led, practical resources aim to support doctors considering medicinal cannabis treatment for patients who choose to drive.


New step-by-step care transition guide for GPs

New step-by-step care transition guide for GPs

A first-of-its-kind, practical resource is now available to GPs, designed to help navigate the often high-risk task of moving patients between care providers.


Study reveals mental health toll of workplace injury

Study reveals mental health toll of workplace injury

It found an injury done at work may be worse for mental health than an injury sustained elsewhere, with GPs to take a ‘holistic approach’.


‘A big difference’: Poisons Standard change brings hope

‘A big difference’: Poisons Standard change brings hope

Reduced paracetamol pack sizes are now in force, as a new report highlights the number of children hospitalised due to preventable medicine-related issues.


TGA updates montelukast safety information

TGA updates montelukast safety information

Extra information is being added to all products to highlight the existing warnings, as a ‘reminder to watch out’ for side effects.


Payroll tax relief for Victorian GPs

Payroll tax relief for Victorian GPs

The RACGP has welcomed changes exempting GPs from the tax on bulk-billed services, but the college says it will continue fighting for a full reprieve.


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