‘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?
What are the COVID-19 travel requirements for each state and territory? UPDATED: As Australians continue to journey interstate over the summer, newsGP provides a breakdown of the various travel requirements, from vaccination to testing and isolation.
Northern Territory medical tour ‘a reminder of your purpose’ A seven-day medical study tour on The Ghan is being run in Alice Springs and Uluru in June 2022.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths ‘likely linked’ to COVID vaccine An independent expert group has confirmed the two fatal cases are likely linked to AstraZeneca, but the complexity of the syndrome means uncertainties remain.
ATAGI urges co-administration of flu vaccine to avoid ‘resurgence’ New advice calls for any eligible Australian to receive an influenza vaccine as soon as possible, including alongside COVID boosters.