Calls to prioritise influenza vaccine for general practice A recent survey found more than 50% of clinics report not receiving enough stock to meet patient demand.
GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
National Reconciliation Week: ‘In this together’ All Australians are encouraged to consider and embrace this year’s theme, moving towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation.
COVID-19 guidance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients The first set of clinical recommendations for the prevention and management of COVID-19 has been released.
Pandemic results in nearly 100,000 fewer GP visits, MBS data reveals Concerns over coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses.
National COVID-19 taskforce cautions against hydroxychloroquine use The latest guidance for the care of coronavirus patients.
FARGP Community Project now optional The requirements have been updated to help broaden accessibility to the Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice.
Hydroxychloroquine drug trial set for high-risk healthcare workers The first gold standard Australian clinical trial to determine whether the drug can help prevent COVID-19 is now open.
Nominations for 2020 RACGP Awards now open The college is honouring the outstanding contributions of exceptional individuals to general practice.
New blood test shows promise for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis A simple test that detects proteins present in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is coming to Australia.