At-risk COVID patients in WA directed to GPs for antiviral access The WA Department of Health has changed the mechanism for prescribing antiviral treatments through its COVID Care at Home program.
GP issues warning over COVID testing confusion Rapid antigen tests versus PCR – which is appropriate, and when? GPs are being urged to educate patients in the lead up to winter.
T cells provide long-lasting immunity against COVID: Study According to new Australian research, the T cell response to COVID-19 lasts for at least 15 months.
Drop in national bulk billing rate signals increasing out-of-pocket costs During the December quarter the bulk billing rate dropped by 1.2%, indicating more practices are taking action to ensure their sustainability, says Dr Karen Price.
‘Direct advocacy’ sees accreditation extended for flood-affected Accredited general practices that are up for review will be eligible to receive an extension of up to 12 months, allowing them to focus on rebuilding.
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.
Complacency concerns as BA.2 spreads: ‘We need to be wary’ COVID-19 infection rates are trending upwards in most Australian states and territories, with winter right around the corner.
Scrapping GP mental health plans a path to fragmented care, GPs say Dr Cathy Andronis says psychological presentations need a holistic approach and that properly funding mental health care consultations would be much more effective than widescale reform.
RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase Antenatal care has become more complex but available item numbers have a rebate of $41.70 – regardless of the duration of the consultation.
GPs warned to be on alert for Japanese encephalitis Australia has recorded its second death from the mosquito-borne disease, with cases detected in south-eastern states.