Inquiry told GPs should be ‘essential’ part of pandemic preparedness The RACGP highlighted shortfalls in the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 health response at a parliamentary hearing.
‘It really is the time of the GP’: Q&A with new RACGP Rural Chair newsGP speaks with Dr Michael Clements about how he plans to support Australia’s rural and remote GPs during the ongoing pandemic.
General practice takes centre stage at AAAPC conference GPs from around the world came together to hear the latest insights on primary care research.
‘There won’t be a vaccine’: Calls to address climate change Peak health bodies have urged Government to take direction from science and protect the health of Australians.
GPs encouraged to use interpreters with CALD patients GPs are key in helping CALD communities access healthcare during the pandemic, but important health messaging can get lost in translation.
‘Yet to see any robust data’: Russia’s vaccine claims in doubt After less than two months of human trials, Russia has laid claim to the first COVID-19 vaccine. Too good to be true? Experts seem to think so.
RACGP Elections: ‘People should put their hand up and get involved’ Speaking ahead of the RACGP Presidential Q&A, Professor Michael Kidd talks to newsGP about why it’s important members cast their vote.
Children overprescribed combination asthma medication: Study The medication should not be the first line of treatment in children – and for those aged five or under it should not be prescribed at all.
GPs given advice on mental health, PPE and vulnerable patients Senior health department officials have answered GPs’ pressing questions about Australia’s COVID-19 response.
GP20 call for abstracts now open The RACGP’s annual conference will be going fully digital in 2020, bringing GPs from across the country together online.