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.
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.