How many medical students are choosing general practice? The RACGP says ‘early and positive exposure … makes the choice of general practice more likely’, with the profession preferred by 15% of students last year.
AHPRA broadens crackdown on cosmetic procedures It has vowed to put ‘patients before profit’ with new guidelines bringing other health professionals into line with medical practitioners.
Researchers urge discussion on infant measles vaccine They are calling for urgent discussion about the timing of measles vaccination in infants, as a global outbreak grows.
GPs invited to feed into the next RACGP advocacy plan Consultation has been launched for GP feedback to help shape the college’s new plan, underpinned by a commitment to member-led advocacy.
AHPRA CEO: ‘The system isn’t working as it should’ He said the watchdog must ‘pick the whole system up and rethink it’ amid a ‘loss of confidence and a loss of trust’, in a speech about AHPRA’s future.
‘Early intervention letters’ sent for overseas MBS claims Around 1100 GPs have been asked to review a schedule of claims as part of a Health Department focus on overseas billing.
Registration standard published for nurse prescribing An advance copy of the new standard has been released, with officials saying it gives preparation time for ‘a transformative change’.
Menstrual health research shows value of culturally safe care ‘Menstrual wellbeing is shaped by culture, history, gender and social connection,’ says GP and researcher Dr Talila Milroy.
Hospital pressure grows as rural health gap widens Data highlights ongoing gaps for rural and remote communities, showing the role of GPs in preventive care and keeping patients out of hospital.
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.