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In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards

In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards

GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.


One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes: ABS

One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes: ABS

Around 6.6% of adults now have diabetes, up from 5.1% a decade earlier, according to new data.


2024’s top general practice stories

2024’s top general practice stories

From Wegovy and Mounjaro, to tongue cancer, RSV, and vitamin B toxicity, what were the stories most read by GPs this year?


DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

The Department has further revealed what will change when it amends vitamin B12 testing and urine examination MBS items next year.


Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Potential changes to item descriptors, fees and claim frequencies are scheduled for July, but doctors are calling for further consultation, saying ‘additional red tape for GPs should be avoided’.


RACGP calls for GP permission to provide diabetes technology access

RACGP calls for GP permission to provide diabetes technology access

As part of a consultation process for subsidised access to continuous glucose monitoring, the college says GPs are ‘essential’ to supporting equitable access.


Warning issued on point-of-care testing compliance

Warning issued on point-of-care testing compliance

Despite thousands of MBS claims, the DoHAC understands no clinics are approved for the HbA1c test, sparking calls for practices to get accredited.


Warning over 2030 hepatitis C elimination target

Warning over 2030 hepatitis C elimination target

Australia requires further interventions to end the threat posed by the virus, public health experts have said.


In Practice: Updates to Mental Health Treatment Plans

In Practice: Updates to Mental Health Treatment Plans

The GPMHSC is encouraging GPs to incorporate the new templates into their practice software.


Does menstruation play a part in diabetes diagnosis?

Does menstruation play a part in diabetes diagnosis?

Researchers have suggested lowering HbA1c cut-offs for premenopausal women, but Australian GPs say more investigation is needed.


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