How can Australia’s vaccine rollout be repaired? GPs reporting appointment cancellations and fridges full of unused AstraZeneca vaccines say more must be done to restore the public’s confidence.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
New AstraZeneca guidance reinforces need for vaccine counselling MBS numbers The decision to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to only people aged 60 and older will likely place more pressure on GPs dealing with vaccine-hesitant patients.
Claims GPs clogging up EDs ‘couldn’t be further from the truth’ GPs are calling for clearer guidance and adequate supply of PPE, amid concerns clinics are turning away infants with respiratory symptoms.
Are vaccines alone enough to avoid COVID mortality? The emergence of highly infectious variants could see the risk of death remain at high levels, according to new modelling that has been described by some as ‘pessimistic’.
‘Meaningful’ healthcare reform needed to address concerning trend A new report has found Australian medical graduates are increasingly choosing to pursue a non-GP speciality over general practice.
Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know The new advice comes after news of a death with a ‘likely’ link to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
‘Very bad period or pelvic pain is not necessarily normal’ The first national clinical guidelines for endometriosis aim to help clinicians diagnose and treat the condition earlier.
GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
Melbourne general practice becomes state’s first to administer Pfizer Can GPs expect to secure supply of the vaccine? Does administration differ to AstraZeneca? newsGP speaks to practice owner Dr Mukesh Haikerwal.