Scrapping GP mental health plans a path to fragmented care, GPs say Dr Cathy Andronis says psychological presentations need a holistic approach and that properly funding mental health care consultations would be much more effective than widescale reform.
RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase Antenatal care has become more complex but available item numbers have a rebate of $41.70 – regardless of the duration of the consultation.
GPs warned to be on alert for Japanese encephalitis Australia has recorded its second death from the mosquito-borne disease, with cases detected in south-eastern states.
IWD: Inspiring hope, one patient at a time Dr Catherine Engelke has undeniably saved lives through her efforts to vaccinate remote communities, but that is just one part of a remarkable story.
‘We need to act now’: GPs call for action on equality this IWD With the pandemic further highlighting ongoing and persistent inequality, GPs say this year’s International Women’s Day theme – #BreaktheBias – could not be more timely.
NCIRS launches new decision aid for children’s COVID vaccination GPs are being encouraged to use the tool with patients to help them weigh up the risks and benefits of vaccinating their children.
‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’ Ten COVID-positive aged care residents in Queensland recently avoided a costly and potentially damaging hospital trip, thanks to quick-thinking GPs.
Rebate increase for IUD insertion called out as ‘inadequate’ The MBS rebate has increased by just over $20 – but does that do enough to increase access? A women’s health expert says no.
First COVID-19 antiviral receives PBS funding GPs can now prescribe molnupiravir for COVID-positive adult patients at risk of developing severe disease.
TGA provisionally approves first prevention therapy for COVID-19 The combination therapy, created by AstraZeneca, has been described as another ‘significant step forward’ in the pandemic.