‘Nudge’ letters to take supportive tone following RACGP push More than 1000 GPs who were sent a letter regarding musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging requests are set to receive a more educative follow-up.
Banning a single ingredient could prevent thousands of deaths Legislating to remove trans fatty acids from the Australian food supply could save lives and millions of dollars, new research shows.
Upskilling GPs to identify child mental health issues A new RACGP-accredited online course is designed to enhance GPs’ clinical practice in supporting children and their families.
Health authorities clarify position on COVID aerosol spread Despite the updated guidance, the ICEG stance on PPE is that healthcare workers ‘may consider’ the use of a P2 or N95 respirator.
Wastewater reveals record high drug consumption New Australian data shows a spike in overall drug use at the height of the pandemic, but opioid use is down.
More than 70% of Australian COVID deaths had pre-existing conditions New data released by the ABS provides insight into COVID-19 deaths throughout the country.
New resources to help GPs and patients navigate the NDIS Co-designed by the RACGP, the resources help to ensure GPs are informed about criteria, process of eligibility, and accessing the scheme.
Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15% Researchers have been able to estimate the proportion of deaths for the first time.
Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
Pandemic’s mental health impact on young people a ‘national crisis’ New research shows high levels of psychological distress among young Australians, and experts say GPs will inevitably have to pick up the pieces.