New subsidy for GP mental health training Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.
Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.
In Practice: RACGP Foundation grants now open More than $700,000 in funding is being made available to support upcoming general practice research projects.
Exercise must be ‘core treatment’ for depression: Study Researchers have urged GPs to prescribe physical activity alongside traditional interventions, with yoga and strength training especially beneficial.
In Practice: Practice Owners National Conference Registrations are now open for the RACGP’s conference – where GP practice owners can connect and learn more about running their business.
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.
Which baby sleep interventions are most effective? With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.
In Practice: Temporary telehealth exemption Until at least 31 March, high-risk COVID patients seeking PCR testing will not need to have an established clinical relationship to access telehealth.