Female GPs more likely to spend time on non-billable work Australian research has found GPs spend more than five hours each week on work that is not remunerated – and it is likely to increase.
Who is actually eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine exemption? UPDATED: With different vaccine mandates now in effect across Australia, newsGP explores the criteria and processes for exemptions in each state and territory.
Sixty new cases of myocarditis in TGA’s latest safety report The rare side effect has been more common in adolescent boys after receiving the second dose of mRNA vaccine.
Multiple barriers to ‘brief interventions’ for alcohol in primary care A lack of time, resources and low community awareness of alcohol harms influence uptake of brief interventions, according to new research.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
Online tool helps assess risks from COVID-19 and vaccination There are hopes the evidence-based online calculator will help GPs discuss COVID vaccination with ‘hardcore vaccine hesitant’ patients.
GPs seek clarity on impending role in managing COVID patients From PPE to telehealth funding, GPs have expressed concern about the work ahead as the country takes steps towards ‘living with COVID’.
COVID strain taking a major toll on GPs New poll findings suggest the majority of practitioners’ mental health has been greatly impacted by the pandemic, with one GP saying it has ‘tipped us over’.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: GP forced to throw out hundreds of expired COVID vaccines Plans have been announced to send unused doses overseas, but an absence of forward planning is resulting in wastage.
COVID-19 vaccination reduces household transmission up to 97% The new research findings also appear to be reflected by the recent downward trend in Australian locally acquired cases, a former World Health Organization epidemiologist says.