RACGP joins call to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility The college has signed a letter addressed to all Australian governments, outlining significant health reasons for raising the age from 10 to 14.
New GP–hospital partnership aims to improve specialist access The initiative will see patients given direct, on-site access to non-GP specialists, making handover and aftercare more efficient.
RACGP encourages members to support Foodbank Christmas Appeal A Melbourne GP has offered to match members’ donations, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.
RACGP President thanks outgoing Health Minister for his service After more than 20 years in Parliament – five in charge of the health portfolio – Greg Hunt has announced his time in politics is ending.
Omicron raises concerns for GPs managing COVID-positive patients With general practice expected to take a leading role in caring for mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19, questions persist as to whether there are the necessary supports in place.
New COVID variant emerges in southern Africa B.1.1.529 has double the mutations of Delta and fuelled a rapid rise in cases in South Africa. What could it mean for vaccine-induced immunity?
One step closer: a COVID vaccine designed for long lasting immunity Experts say a new vaccine candidate targeting T cells is promising. So what could it mean for the global pandemic response?
COVID vaccine indemnity threshold reduced The change will enable more people to access compensation for vaccine injury, according to the Federal Health Minister.
Warning concerning accidental injection of Gudair sheep vaccine SPONSORED: GPs have been reminded about the potential medical implications following unintended exposure to the Gudair vaccine.
Changes to medicinal cannabis prescribing pathways The changes will improve patient access and reduce the administrative burden on prescribers, according to the TGA.