Dire consequences of racism on kidney disease outcomes Urgent action is needed to confront the ‘immense’ health disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
General practice accreditation process on hold Requirements to renew accreditation under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme have been updated.
Halting the spread of pseudo-scientific medical ‘advice’ From pulling a magazine with false claims about 5G to the TGA fining a celebrity chef, medical misinformation poses an ongoing risk.
Coronavirus may trigger onset of diabetes, study finds A panel of experts has highlighted dangerous risks in COVID-19 for the elderly with type 2 diabetes – and normally healthy people too.
Neglecting general practice research ‘risks poor health outcomes’ Creating a pathway to GP academia is vital to improve both public health and primary care, experts argue.
Flu vaccine supply fails to meet high demand Australians have responded to RACGP calls to get immunised earlier than usual, but distribution network delays appear to be causing shortages.
Low parental awareness of children’s influenza vaccine recommendations One third of parents don’t know that children should be vaccinated for influenza, and GPs play a critical role in the conversation.
Elective surgery a ‘complex issue’ as GPs continue to face PPE shortage If a PPE shortage for GPs mean reduced COVID-19 testing capacity on the frontline, what will the consequences be for elective surgery in hospitals?
New plan to protect people with a disability during the pandemic A disability expert has hailed the Government’s initiative – but wants a greater role for GPs.
New coronavirus drug trial commences across Australia The first trial site has opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, testing the effectiveness of lopinavir-ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine.