In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.
Call for GPs’ role expansion in responding to partner violence A new survey found almost half of women report experiencing family violence, leading experts to call for bolstered education for GPs and systemic healthcare changes.
Less knowledge, more testing at core of STI increase Sexual health is a ‘core part of general practice’ that needs to be better supported in the management of STIs, says an RACGP expert.
Key to bacterial vaginosis treatment unlocked GPs say clinical changes could be on the way after a landmark study confirmed the condition is an STI, with its recurrence halved when a woman’s partner is treated simultaneously.
Prescriber reminder over oral contraceptive PBS changes Yaz and Yasmin are now available on the PBS – but existing patients will need a new prescription to access the lower price.
‘Overdue but welcome’ Government response to reproductive health calls GPs could soon play a bigger role in reproductive care after the Government backed dozens of recommendations to enable greater access and affordability.
RACGP speaks up at misconduct management inquiry Any new laws must ‘strike the right balance’ when it comes to the management of professional misconduct, the college President told Queensland Parliament.
Australian-first STI self-test receives TGA approval The test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea could result in timelier diagnosis, but are there implications of doing so outside the healthcare setting?
Action taken amid continuing PrEP shortage As supply of the HIV prevention medication continues to be disrupted, the Federal Government has listed a US brand on the PBS to shore up access.
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.