New gun laws place GPs in ‘complex position’ Anyone applying for or renewing a firearm licence in WA must now undergo a health assessment with a GP. But there are clinical and ethical concerns.
Health groups call on candidates to reveal abortion support The RACGP has joined forces with 39 high-profile health groups, calling on political parties to support improving abortion access for all.
Health bodies call for end to ‘regressive’ QLD abortion debate The RACGP has signed a joint statement expressing concerns over plans to recriminalise abortion, labelling it a ‘harmful step backward’.
Tasmania moves to tighten vape laws The State Government plans to override federal laws and keep its ban on vape sales for under 18s, but the RACGP warns this will create confusion.
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
Vapes as prescription-only medication starting Monday Legislation cutting off the retail sale of vapes in Australia has passed through the Senate, despite opposition from pharmacy groups.
RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’ GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.
ACT GPs expand free abortion access General practices have been supported to carry out medical terminations at no cost, with experts now calling on other states to follow suit.
New clinical guideline for abortion care released The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care.
RANZCOG guideline expected to be ‘helpful’ for GPs The RACGP has said a new evidence-based abortion care guideline will support clinicians involved in reproductive healthcare.