Do current COVID-19 vaccines and treatments neutralise Omicron? New research has looked into a number of medications currently approved for use in Australia, as well as the role of a booster shot against the highly-infectious variant.
Online tool aims to guide COVID patients on when to seek medical help Healthdirect’s COVID-19 Symptom Checker is available now and has the potential to ease the burden on general practice and hospitals.
What does the Omicron sub variant mean for Australia’s pandemic response? Detected in at least 40 countries, including Australia, BA.2 is described as being ‘stealthier’ than the original version of Omicron.
RACGP calls for anti-vaxxer crackdown after GP receives death threats A Queensland GP has pulled out of the vaccine rollout for children aged under 12 amid safety concerns for himself and his colleagues.
GPs encouraged to report ‘double dipping’ hospitals The advice comes amid reports of public hospitals mandating named referrals as a way of claiming MBS items.
Teenage social patterns make boosters a ‘good idea’, expert says GPs are soon expected to start administering booster doses to those aged 16–17 following the TGA’s provisional approval of Pfizer.
GP invests thousands in air filtration to curb COVID transmission Dr Bernard Shiu sees the investment as a ‘community service’ to protect his staff and patients. Now he is advocating for more guidance and support from Government.
COVID-19 chart updated with Omicron risk of death, benefits of boosters GPs can now access up-to-date data on the benefits of booster doses for patients who have received AstraZeneca as their primary course based on risks of Omicron transmission.
‘An unnavigable mess’: GPs ill-equipped to manage Medicare compliance, research finds The first qualitative study to examine practitioners’ billing experiences in Australia points to the need for urgent structural reforms.
RACGP and GP Synergy confirm strategic partnership Constitutional changes voted on by GP Synergy’s membership will help to strengthen the future of GP education and training in NSW and the ACT.