Anastasia Tsirtsakis

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Some candidates previously identified the mandatory requirement to complete a project over six months as a barrier to completing the FARGP.
The study is the first to test the antiviral as a prophylaxis to prevent COVID-19. (Image: AAP)
This year’s awards will hold particular significance in light of the central role general practice has played in responding to Australia’s bushfires and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The new blood test has been described as a major advance.
Clinicians have asked questions regarding ACE-inhibitors and ARBs in patients with COVID-19.
Data from around the world has shown the virus disproportionately affects people from minority ethnic backgrounds.
As many as one in 10 people are estimated to have put off cancer screening since the pandemic started.
With up to 50% of consultations being bulk billed, practices that charge a gap or privately bill have experienced considerable revenue loss.
Dr Harry Nespolon believes it is a ‘sad but unfortunate reality’ that some people have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.