GPs urged to stay vigilant following WA vaccine fraud case The RACGP has said it is ‘deeply concerned’ to hear of the incident involving a registered nurse at a practice in Perth and is providing support to the GP and staff.
Under-12s will not be vaccinated against COVID-19 until 2022 The TGA is waiting for more data before it decides whether to approve the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5–11.
Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’ Depression and anxiety among pregnant women is already high – but it significantly increases among those with low levels of support.
Counselling patients about smoking cessation SPONSORED: A new webinar will explore legislative changes to nicotine-containing vaping products and how to maximise evidence-based treatments.
Why some towns can attract GPs while others go without Part of the transition to college-led training is addressing workforce needs across the country, but GPs say more support is needed to attract doctors.
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.