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It is time to embrace defragmented virtual care models

It is time to embrace defragmented virtual care models

Australian GPs need support and funding for collaborative online consults with non-GP specialists, writes GP Dr Morgan Rayner.


‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners

‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners

Just $13.90 can get you a one-day medical certificate based on an online form, but what risks are patients taking with these instant services?


Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’

Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’

One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.


How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’, yet flawed

How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’, yet flawed

Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz explains why Cochrane Reviews still provide the best evidence for a range of medical questions, despite recent controversies.


General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage

General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage

The issues were caused by a planned system upgrade, according to Services Australia – but practices say they received no warning.


Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care

Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care

But fewer than one in four residents in aged care facilities are accessing the free service, new research has revealed.


How can GPs respond to online abuse and cyberbullying?

How can GPs respond to online abuse and cyberbullying?

Doctors are no strangers to negative comments, but there are options available when lines are crossed and online behaviour becomes menacing, harassing or offensive.


In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health

In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health

Members can now access a new online MBS tool, while submissions are being sought for this year’s national conference program.


How is the college preparing for a return to online exams?

How is the college preparing for a return to online exams?

The RACGP’s National Clinical Lead for Assessments answers questions ahead of a trial run of a new exam platform next month.


In Practice: MBS online tool updated

In Practice: MBS online tool updated

GPs can stay informed with the latest MBS items, including Level C phone consultation items.


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