New gun laws place GPs in ‘complex position’ Anyone applying for or renewing a firearm licence in WA must now undergo a health assessment with a GP. But there are clinical and ethical concerns.
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.
Tasmania moves to tighten vape laws The State Government plans to override federal laws and keep its ban on vape sales for under 18s, but the RACGP warns this will create confusion.
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.
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
Vapes as prescription-only medication starting Monday Legislation cutting off the retail sale of vapes in Australia has passed through the Senate, despite opposition from pharmacy groups.
RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’ GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.
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.
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