Opioid agonist treatment prevents hundreds of suicides: Study Australian research predicts the treatment has prevented around 300 suicide deaths among NSW patients with opioid use disorder.
In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study New research aims to gather GPs’ understanding of and attitudes to dementia diagnosis and management, and the use of blood-based biomarkers.
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.
In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.
GPs encouraged to upskill in opioid dependence treatment An RACGP program aims to help GPs better understand this ‘rewarding’ area of medicine and boost authorised prescriber numbers.
Private opioid dependence scripts extended The Government will allow GPs to continue issuing private prescriptions until June next year, but the RACGP is calling for a permanent solution.
In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.
‘A very challenging space’: Opioid deprescribing guide released Work for guidelines was led by researchers at the University of Sydney and includes 11 recommendations with general practice in mind.
GPs encouraged to prepare for opioid dependence changes All opioid dependence treatment medicines will be listed on the PBS from next month, in news welcomed by the RACGP.
‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.