‘We are the college’: RACGP calls on members to be a voice for change With nominations for RACGP elections now open, two Faculty Council members talk about the value of representing their profession.
COVID cuts more from Australians’ life than leading causes of death A new AIHW report highlights the fact older people and the critically ill are not the only ones at risk.
Financial stress and lack of PPE affecting GPs’ mental health newsGP speaks to the lead researcher of the latest Health Sector Report, examining COVID-19’s impact on work patterns and mental health.
GPs call out ‘ridiculous’ changes to cardiac imaging MBS items GPs will no longer be able to access item numbers for electrocardiograms that include reporting.
MBS telehealth reform extended to medical deputising services Patients will be able to access bulk-billed telehealth consultations through approved medical deputising services, but under tight restrictions.
Legislative changes for MBS telehealth items newsGP outlines the new changes to MBS telehealth items, which are set to take effect from Monday 20 July.
Tobacco smoking down, vaping on the rise The National Drug Strategy Household Survey has noted a concerning uptake of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people.
New reforms could help secure the future of telehealth Quality and continuity are at the centre of the decision to restrict MBS access to a patient’s regular GP or practice, according to the RACGP.
Spinal muscular atrophy: The top genetic killer of infants under two The RACGP is offering new accredited training to help upskill GPs to recognise the warning signs for spinal muscular atrophy.
Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.