Around 50% of pharmacists intend to quit by 2033: Study And with pharmacy already experiencing workforce shortages, the RACGP Vice President is concerned expanding their scope of practice will make matters worse.
GPs concerned over ‘disruptive’ fluticasone PBS restrictions Patients aged six and under will now have to be seen by a paediatrician or respiratory physician to access a PBS script for the asthma medication.
Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online Is a GP-reviewed online questionnaire clinically sufficient to safely prescribe injectable medications without a face-to-face consultation? It depends who you ask.
GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life Charlotte suffered from debilitating periods. But it wasn’t until her doctor started putting the dots together that everything started to make sense.
Medicare-funded care plans save lives after stroke: Study Evidence shows clear survival benefits of chronic disease management plans in primary care – but uptake needs improvement, researchers say.
Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk in women: Study The meta-analysis, which also found a lowered mortality risk, is the first of its kind to explore the diet’s impact on heart disease by sex.
IMGs a ‘simple solution’ to boost GP numbers: RACGP The college is urging government to support international medical graduates and make it easier for them to work in Australia.
Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.