Reports of non-GP specialists advising patients to wait for Pfizer GPs say they feel like gatekeepers of Pfizer, with some patients over 60 presenting with exemption letters despite having no contraindications to AstraZeneca.
What will it mean to live with COVID-19? Inconsistent vaccine uptake means life in Australia is unlikely return to normal once targets are met, a leading epidemiologist says.
‘It can be quite insidious’: Identifying lung cancer New resources have been designed to help GPs notice the signs of lung cancer, which can be notoriously difficult to diagnose in general practice.
Government calls on GPs to reach out to vaccine hesitant patients GPs are being asked to spearhead a plan designed to ensure vulnerable cohorts do not fall through the cracks. But is this logistically possible?
Pfizer swap: Four million dose deal with UK signals increased supply for GPs RACGP President Dr Karen Price says general practice has untapped capacity and that directing doses into primary care will help Australia meet its vaccination targets sooner.
Science meets faith at fully booked vaccine clinic A recent vaccine drive at a Melbourne church has not only immunised hundreds of people, but also provided a template for reaching CALD communities.
‘They’ve got the maths wrong’: GPs say telehealth should be part of PIP Recent changes to the way Practice Incentive Payments are being calculated is threatening the viability of general practice, according to a new GP-led petition.
Majority of 500,000 Pfizer doses secured by Australia to go to general practice The influx of doses will bring the onboarding of hundreds of practices due to start administering the vaccine forward to 13 September.
NZ myocarditis death had probable link to Pfizer vaccine But a recent real-world study on the vaccine’s safety – the largest undertaken to date – has found people are four times more likely to develop the condition if they become infected with COVID-19.
GPs expected to take leading role in COVID vaccine rollout expansion Children aged 12–15 will be eligible to receive Pfizer from 15 September, with parents and carers encouraged to book through their GP.