GPs will soon be able to prescribe two new COVID treatments The TGA’s provisional approval of the first oral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia has been welcomed as a ‘new hope’.
What causes long COVID? New Australian research has identified two proteins present in the body of those who report lingering symptoms post-infection.
‘It’s time for reform’: RACGP calls for federal investment to improve patient-centred care The college has put forward a series of reforms to ensure general practice can continue to meet patients’ needs and offer quality care, while saving the healthcare system at least $1 billion each year.
Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare New data aims to help GPs prioritise certain patient cohorts to mitigate future risk. But with the system under pressure, is this realistic?
COVID risk calculator updated to include Pfizer vaccine, myocarditis probability New data has been added to the online tool, which is designed to help GPs and their patients assess the risks and benefits of vaccination.
‘Clearly not practical’: Practices overwhelmed following PM’s direction to call GPs Scott Morrison has directed people with a positive rapid antigen test result to contact their general practice – but GPs say no suitable system has been established.
What is the latest on COVID-19 treatments available in Australia? As infection rates continue to reach record highs, newsGP breaks down the latest treatments available for people who have the viral infection.
Hospitals the focus as GPs face increased risk of COVID exposure ‘If general practice falls over, everything falls over’, according to RACGP President Dr Karen Price.
New point-of-care test for COVID-19 could assess need for booster Developed by Australian scientists, experts say the test could be the key to staying one step ahead of COVID-19 variants.
Is mixed billing the answer to business sustainability? Government funding for general practice has failed to keep up with the real costs of running a small business. So what options do GPs have?