Study finds 20% of UK GPs now using AI in practice The research found some GPs are using unregulated technologies, such as ChatGPT, not just for admin, but in diagnosis and treatment.
ED visits soaring amid GP shortages New data reveals the NSW health system is under ‘unprecedented pressure’ but GP accessibility is key to relieving that burden.
Patients sent spam emails in practice software breach The Power Diary email breach has resulted in ‘nonsense’ phishing emails being sent to patients that appeared to come from their GP.
Are AI scribes risking patient safety? The college has released new guidance for using artificial intelligence in practice in a bid to help GPs safely navigate emerging technologies.
Nearly 13 million Australians impacted by MediSecure data breach The breach is one of the largest cyber attacks in the nation’s history, after the personal health information was stolen earlier this year.
Healthed data breach exposes personal details The RACGP says the incident highlights the importance of cybersecurity, while the educator confirmed it has ‘taken steps’ and notified those impacted.
GPs told to ‘prescribe and dispense as usual’ amid data breach The RACGP attended an Office of Cyber Security briefing about the incident on Friday, confirming patients can continue to access their medicines.
In Practice: Medicare compliance for disability assessments The RACGP is reminding members how to properly conduct MBS health assessments for patients with disability following reports of non-compliance.
Code Black: A letter from a hacker SPONSORED: Every day, ransom demands cause financial loss, impact to clinical care, and sometimes business shutdown. Are you protected?
Re-consent needed for ‘critical’ data resource An RACGP committee has granted MedicineInsight ‘ethics approval’, but practices must sign up again to participate.