GP iron infusions would save health system $124m: RACGP The college is calling on the Government to create a new $200 MBS item to subsidise the procedure, saying it will save patients time and money.
‘Huge advances’ in iron deficiency lead to new clinical guidance Progress in diagnosis and management of iron deficiency has made it an ‘exciting field’.
Childhood anaemia and developmental disadvantage Research has found anaemia doubles risk of developmental disadvantage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote Far North Queensland.
Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up? Iron overload disorder – haemochromatosis – is debilitating and can be fatal.
GP poll: Iron infusions in general practice Would appropriate remuneration encourage you to offer this service more often?
Iron infusions ‘taking off’ in general practice The procedure is becoming a key part of general practice – and that is good news.