‘A moment to be proud’: 215 new Victorian Fellows The state’s workforce will be boosted by more than 200 new specialist GPs, as the RACGP graduates celebrate their new fellowships.
‘Shocked’: Damning NHS report a ‘warning’ for Government A scathing report into the NHS says its problems are so severe they are ‘hard to quantify’, furthering fears that unless Australia acts, it will head down the same path.
Young vapers up to 29 times more likely to smoke cigarettes: Study Are we about to see a spike in teenage smoking? A new Australian study suggests so, showing young vapers are more likely to later pick up cigarettes.
RACGP backs ban on genetic test results use in life insurance The Federal Government will outlaw the use of results in life insurance underwriting so patients can get tested without fear of financial insecurity.
Queensland welcomes 105 new GP Fellows The new specialist GPs will provide essential healthcare to their communities and were celebrated alongside four award recipients.
Bid to ban social media for children gains momentum GP experts have backed a push to ban kids under 14 from having social media accounts, with hopes it will reduce mental health-related impacts.
RACGP slams sweeping pharmacy scope expansion NSW pharmacists will be allowed to autonomously treat several more conditions, in an unexpected move labelled ‘reckless’.
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.
Promising new treatment for incurable prostate cancer Groundbreaking Australian research has unveiled a promising new treatment for patients with aggressive and therapy-resistant cancer.
Census debate highlights GPs’ need for inclusive data One GP expert says comprehensive data on all Australian populations is vital for doctors, as well as wider health planning.